Andriy Yarmolenko
Burnley set to bid for attacker, who made four goal contributions at Euro 2020 – report
Burnley have entered the race to sign West Ham United attacker Andriy Yarmolenko this summer, Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur claims. The Hammers are keen to offload Yarmolenko during the ongoing transfer window as they look to reduce his £115,000-a-week salary from their wage bill. It was recently reported that Fenerbahce could sign the Ukrainian for a cut-price £2 million fee, but it appears that they could face competition from the Clarets. Sean Dyche’s side are aiming to reinforce their attack, and they are prepared to bid around £3m to bring the 31-year-old to Turf Moor this summer. Sportslens view: Yarmolenko has struggled with injuries during his three seasons with the Hammers, and he has not been able to secure a regular starting role. Overall, he has registered a tal...
West Ham open talks to offload £115,000-a-week star, ready to accept just £2m – report
West Ham United have opened negotiations with Fenerbahce to sanction the sale of Andriy Yarmolenko, Football Insider reports. The Ukrainian joined the Hammers from Borussia Dortmund in 2018, and he has since been disappointing with just seven goals and three assists from 47 Premier League appearances. On the contrary, his form for his country has been truly exceptional. He recently bagged two goals and two assists en route to the quarter-final of the European Championships. Having entered the final year of his £115,000-a-week contract, the Hammers are keen to get him off their wage bill and are set to accept a significant loss. He was purchased from Dortmund for £18 million but could be sold for just £2m. Sportslens view: The Hammers are in the process of offloading big-salary pl...
‘Different player’, ‘Sign him’: Some West Ham fans react to attacker’s display at Euros
A selection of West Ham United fans reacted to Andriy Yarmolenko’s performance during Ukraine’s 2-1 win over North Macedonia at Euro 2020 on Thursday. The 31-year-old had a difficult 2020/21 campaign with the Hammers, ending up with just 362 minutes of Premier League action across 15 appearances. However, he has looked a completely different player with his return to international duty, registering two goals and one assist in his last two matches. Yarmolenko came up with a stunner against the Netherlands last week, but the game ended in disappointment as the Dutch secured a 3-2 triumph. He carried over the form to the North Macedonia game, registering a goal and an assist in a rampant first-half display for Andriy Shevchenko’s side. Yarmolenko has had an excellent record with his national ...
