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‘Is this a sign’: Some West Ham fans react to what Everton player has just said

Everton winger Yannick Bolasie has claimed that West Ham’s former ground – Upton Park -is the best stadium he has played at. During a Q/A session with the fans on Twitter, Bolasie answered this question. While many Crystal Palace fans felt Bolasie would say, Selhurst Park, the answer brought out a lot of reactions from the Hammers fans. Upton Park was indeed the spiritual home for the Hammers and it used to generate a great atmosphere. However, West Ham have now shifted to the London Stadium since 2016. The new stadium generates a better revenue due to more seating capacity. Plus, it is a multi-purpose outdoor stadium as well. However, many West Ham fans connect the soul of the club with the Boleyn Ground. Now you’ve upset me, Yannick😭 — Callum (@WHUFCallum_) July 10, 2020 @da...

Report: Chelsea have ‘stepped up their interest’ in £44m West Ham star

According to reports from The Times, Chelsea have stepped up their interest in signing Declan Rice from West Ham this summer. The 21-year-old is arguably one of the finest young talents in the country, and the Blues are looking to sign him ahead of other potential suitors. Chelsea are already active in the summer market having signed Hakim Ziyech from Ajax for £33 million and RB Leipzig’s Timo Werner for £45m. However, the Blues are looking to bolster their defence, and Frank Lampard has earmarked Rice as an ideal candidate for that role. Rice has always played as a defensive midfielder for the Hammers, but Lampard feels the 21-year-old could solve their defensive frailties. The report claims that Rice is a boyhood Chelsea fan. He spent seven years in the club’s academy before being r...

Frank Lampard: West Ham loss shows why we aren’t contenders

Frank Lampard has said Wednesday’s loss to West Ham United is emblematic of Chelsea’s season. The Blues were downed 3-2 by the Premier League relegation battlers, a defeat which meant they missed the chance to moved into third. And speaking after the game, Lampard said the result was indicative of why his team were not challenging for the title. “It happens, it is the Premier League and if you make mistakes like we did, we dominated the game in terms of possession, but make mistakes and teams will hurt you,” said Lampard. “I’m not happy with any of the goals. You don’t get given victories for scoring two goals, you have to be better than that. “There were moments they counter-attacked, which we knew they would. There were details in the game which we knew but we lost because we didn’t get ...

‘Special character’: Declan Rice sends message to player who’s leaving West Ham

Declan Rice has taken to Twitter to send an emotional message to his departing West Ham United teammate Pablo Zabaleta. West Ham have announced on their official website that Zabaleta will leave the club at the end of the month. The former Manchester City defender is out of contract at the Hammers on June 30, and the right-back will not extended his current deal. Rice, who can operate as a central defender or as a defensive midfielder, has sent a heartfelt message to the 35-year-old Argentine right-back on Twitter. @pablo_zabaleta a honour to get to play with you, train with you & learn from from you over the past 3 years. Been a special character for our team & you will be missed massively. Thank you for everything that you done for me personally, it will never be forgotten. Top m...

Report: Tottenham Hotspur want former loanee, £36m price now, West Ham interested

According to Estadio Deportivo, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United and Chelsea are interested in signing AS Roma goalkeeper Pau Lopez in the summer transfer window. The report has claimed that Roma are willing to sell the 25-year-old goalkeeper for €40 million (£35.89) million. Chelsea and West Ham are interested in signing the former Real Betis star, while Spurs want to bring in the Spain international who they had on loan from Espanyol during the 2016-17 campaign, according to the report. Stats According to WhoScored, Lopez has played 25 times in Serie A for Roma so far this season. The goalkeeper has also made six starts and one substitute appearances in the Europa League for the Italian club this campaign, according to WhoScored. During the 2018-19 campaign, the Spain internationa...

Newcastle and Everton reportedly want a player who thinks he can be like Beckham

According to The Daily Star, Newcastle United, Everton and West Ham United are interested in signing Andreas Pereira from Manchester United in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that United are ready to sell the 24-year-old midfielder this summer in order to fund a move for Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek. The report has claimed that Newcastle, Everton and West Ham all are monitoring the situation of the £45,000-a-week Brazil international. Stats According to WhoScored, Pereira has made 18 starts and five substitute appearances in the Premier League for United so far this season, scoring one goal and providing three assists in the process. The 24-year-old has also made two starts and three substitute appearances in the Europa League for the Red Devils this campaign, scoring...

Report: Frank Lampard a big fan of one West Ham United player

According to Bleacher Report, Chelsea are interested in signing Declan Rice from West Ham United in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is a big fan of the England international’s personality, drive and commitment. However, according to the report, the Blues are exploring other options before an offer is made by the Premier League giants. Quality footballer Rice is a very good footballer who can operate as a defensive midfielder or as a central defender. The England international has grown and developed as a footballer over the past two seasons, and is now widely regarded as one of the best young players in the Premier League. Leaving West Ham United West Ham are an established club in the Premier League, but there is a strong chance that the...

Don Hutchison claims recommending £9m Bayern Munich player to West Ham

Don Hutchison has claimed on Twitter that he recommended Bayern Munich midfielder Mickael Cuisance to West Ham United and Crystal Palace. The former West Ham midfielder has stated that he recommended the 20-year-old midfielder to both the Hammers and Palace when he was at Borussia Monchengladbach. And Crystal Palace. @Mark__Bright 😉 https://t.co/wBumJvxDBd — Don Hutchison (@donhutch4) June 13, 2020 Bayern Munich Spell Cuisance joined Bayern from German rivals Monchengladbach in the summer of 2019 for a transfer fee reported by 90min to be worth €10 million (£8.97 million). According to WhoScored, the youngster has made one start and six substitute appearances in the Bundesliga for Bayern so far this season. The midfielder has also played five times in the third division in Germany ...

‘Top six’: Manager raves about reported Newcastle target Jose Mourinho a fan of

Queens Park Rangers manager Mark Warburton has told Sky Sports that reported Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur target Eberechi Eze is good enough for a top-six club in the Premier League. Warburton has raved about the 21-year-old attacking midfielder and has spoken highly of the Englishman’s attitude. According to The Daily Mail, Newcastle  and West Ham United are interested in signing Eze from QPR in the summer transfer window. The report has claimed that Tottenham head coach Jose Mourinho is a fan of the 21-year-old, who is valued at £20 million. Warburton told Sky Sports about Eze: “I’m loathe, normally, to talk about individual players but he’s a young guy that I knew about going into the job but I’ve been very impressed.  “There’s been a lot of media focus, quite rightl...

Report: What club insider has said about £40m rumour and West Ham United

According to Claret&Hugh, West Ham United do not have any interest in signing Michy Batshuayi from Chelsea in the summer transfer window. It has been claimed that a ‘senior club insider’ has said that speculation linking Batshuayi with a move to West Ham is ‘completely stupid’. The report has added that the same senior club insider has said that the Hammers have no money to complete such a deal. The Express reported at the weekend that West Ham are leading the race for the Belgium international. Newcastle and Crystal Palace are also in the race, with Chelsea looking for £40 million as transfer fee for the 26-year-old, according to the report. Leaving Chelsea West Ham may not have any interest in Batshuayi, but it does seem likely that the striker will leave the Blues this summer. After...

West Ham United make enquiry for 20-year-old midfielder from AC Milan: report

West Ham United have enquired over the availability of AC Milan midfielder Marco Brescianini, a report from Calciomercato claims. The Hammers are likely to make additions to the squad during the next transfer window but their spending could be limited with the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. As a result, the east London outfit could look into bargain deals during the summer and it appears that Brescianini has grabbed their attention. The Italian has already turned 20 but he has yet to make his senior bow with the Rossoneri. Still, he has impressed for the youth side where he has played in both the central and defensive midfield positions. He has mostly featured in the former of those roles where he has bagged seven goals and one assist from 14 appearances. As such, he is more...

Report: West Ham United have asked about Barcelona defender

According to The Daily Star, West Ham United are interested in signing Moussa Wague from Barcelona in the summer transfer window. West Ham are worried that Jeremy Ngakia could leave the club on a free this summer and have identified Wague as a player who could replace him, according to the report. The Hammers reportedly wanted to sign the 21-year-old right-back in the January transfer window before he made the loan move to Nice in France. The Daily Star has claimed that West Ham have asked about the youngster again, with Barcelona open to sending the Senegal international either on loan or selling him for the right price in the summer transfer window. Stats Wague played 90 minutes in La Liga and made two appearances in the Champions League for Barcelona this season before he went out on lo...