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West Ham United still keen on signing Champions League winner, club want £25m – report
West Ham United continue to maintain an interest in signing Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma, The Guardian’s Jacob Steinberg claims. The Hammers have been searching for a new centre-back throughout the summer, and they have not come close to signing anyone. Fiorentina’s Nikola Milenkovic was earlier touted as their main target, but it now appears that they have been priced out of a move. Zouma has been another centre-back that has been frequently linked, and it appears that the Hammers are still exploring a deal for him. They are still far off from an agreement due to the £25 million price tag. Zouma’s wage demands are also beyond their expectations. The Blues are looking to ship out Zouma permanently to free up space and funds to purchase Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde. Sportslens view:...
West Ham and Crystal Palace keen to sign £60k-per-week CL winner – Report
West Ham United, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Crystal Palace are looking to bolster their forward ranks before the transfer window ends. According to The Telegraph, the three clubs are keen to sign Divock Origi from Liverpool this summer. The 26-year-old joined Liverpool in 2014 and has made over 155 appearances for the club, scoring 35 goals. The Belgium striker has dropped down the pecking order behind Roberto Firmino and Diogo Jota, and the Reds won’t stand in his way if he wants to move on. Origi, who is on £60k-per-week wages, has won the Premier League and the Champions League under Jurgen Klopp, but a move away from Anfield will do a world of good for his career. He is a decent finisher but needs regular games under his belt to regain his old sharpness. Origi is capable of ...
West Ham make fresh bid for 25-year-old who won 3.5 aerial duels/game last term
West Ham United have made a renewed bid for Rennes defender Nayef Aguerd that has been rejected, Football Insider reports. The Hammers are desperate to bolster the central defence this summer, and they have been linked with numerous names in recent weeks. Aguerd is one of those on their radar. They recently failed with a £15 million bid for the Moroccan. Rennes made it clear that he was not for sale. Their improved transfer offer of £17m has also been snubbed. The Hammers are unlikely to make another bid and will look at alternative options. Sportslens view: Aguerd joined Rennes from Dijon last summer. He made a good impression in Ligue 1 with 2.9 clearances and 3.5 aerial duels won per game. The 25-year-old also likes to carry the ball. He was successful in delivering 90.4 perce...
West Ham have agreed deal for €15m star but he wants Tottenham Hotspur move – report
Barcelona forward Martin Braithwaite has the preference to join Tottenham Hotspur over West Ham United this summer, Spanish publication Sport claims. The Hammers are long-term admirers of the Denmark international, and they recently agreed a deal of around €15 million for his signature. Despite the preliminary agreement, Braithwaite has asked for more time to assess his future. He is waiting for an approach from Spurs. Spurs are still uncertain over the future of Harry Kane, and he could make a British-record move to Manchester City in the coming days. In that case, they could reportedly bring in two strikers to fill the void. Spurs have Braithwaite as one of their top targets for the summer. Sportslens view: The Hammers are desperate to add a new centre-forward to their ranks. Michail Ant...
West Ham will strike gold if Moyes can sign £60k-per-week Liverpool star – SL View
West Ham United have been recently linked with a move for Liverpool striker Divock Origi, and the Belgian would be a smart signing. The Hammers are looking to improve their attacking options and are desperate to sign a new striker this summer. West Ham sold Sebastien Haller to Ajax in the January transfer window, and they are currently left with injury-prone Michail Antonio as the only option ahead of the new season. The Hammers are yet to sign a striker despite being linked with several players including Odsonne Edouard, Paul Onuachu, Boulaye Dia and Giovanni Simeone. According to Football Insider, the Hammers have opened preliminary talks with Liverpool regarding the Belgian striker. Origi joined Liverpool in 2015 and played a crucial role in helping the club wi...
Report: West Ham in talks to sign 23 y/o Spurs target…but there’s a catch
West Ham United have been heavily linked with a move for Nikola Milenkovic this summer. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Hammers are in talks with Fiorentina to sign the highly-rated defender. talks ongoing with West Ham — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 7, 2021 The 23-year-old is reportedly West Ham’s top defensive target. He is valued at £14 million and has just a year left on his current deal with the Italian outfit. Squad depth will be key to West Ham’s success this season, particularly with the club set to compete in the Europa League. David Moyes currently has Craig Dawson, Issa Diop, Angelo Ogbonna and Winston Reid as central defensive options. With Reid likely to be sold this summer, the club need to buy a dynamic defender. Milenkovic fits the bill and woul...
West Ham bid for defender, who won 5.6 duels per game last term – report
West Ham United have made an opening transfer offer for Rennes centre-back Nayef Aguerd, Football Insider reports. The Hammers have had a quiet transfer window, and Alphonse Areola remains their sole signing on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. There could be frantic activity before the transfer deadline, and a new centre-back could be one of the top priorities for the London club. They have already been linked with Chelsea’s Kurt Zouma and Fiorentina’s Nikola Milenkovic. Aguerd also appears on their radar. West Ham have made an opening bid worth £15 million for the Moroccan, but Rennes have rejected the transfer proposal. The Ligue 1 outfit are reluctant to lose the 25-year-old’s services this summer. Sportslens view: The Hammers need more quality and depth in the central defensive posi...
Millionaire makes Owners’ & Directors’ Test claim amid bid to buy West Ham
Azerbaijani millionaire and PAI Capital’s founder Nasib Piriyev has insisted passing the Premier League’s Owners’ and Directors’ Test would not be an issue as his consortium aims to buy West Ham United. PAI Capital has made a bid of £400 million for the Hammers, but the offer has since been knocked back. Piriyev is currently embroiled in a legal dispute with his country, but insists that would not get in the way in his takeover bid for West Ham. “We are well prepared for those questions — our legal counsel and industry consultants have prepared our documents and are sure we pass the fit and proper test with flying colours,” the 40-year-old told The Athletic’s Matt Slater when asked if the dispute would cause issues with the EPL’s Owners’ and Directors’ Test. Sportslens View Passing the fit...
West Ham continuing talks to sign 23-year-old, player keen to play for them – report
Fiorentina centre-back Nikola Milenkovic is keen on joining West Ham United this summer, Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur claims. The Hammers are eager to bring in a new centre-back and have been linked with several players, including long term target Milenkovic. The club failed with a bid of around £23 million to sign him last summer. However, with under a year left on his contract, they have now tabled £14m for his services. La Viola have not accepted the proposal, and talks are continuing between the clubs to reach an agreement. Milenkovic is eager to join the Hammers. Sportslens view: Milenkovic has been with the Serie A outfit for the past four seasons, registering 133 appearances across all competitions. With a height of 1.95m, it is unsurprising that he has been good aeriall...
Report: West Ham miss out on attacker involved in 17 EPL goals last term due to wages
West Ham United were keen on signing West Bromwich Albion attacker Matheus Pereira this summer. However, they could not match the wages Al Hilal have offered him, according to Standard Sport’s Jack Rosser. West Ham were keen but couldn’t match the wages on offer in Saudi Arabia. #WHUFC https://t.co/LKP72yydPy — Jack Rosser (@JackRosser_) August 4, 2021 Sky Sports journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed that the Saudi Arabia club are in advanced talks with the Baggies to sign the 25-year-old having agreed personal terms. Al Hilal are in advanced talks to sign Matheus Pereira from WBA. Final details to be fixed between Al Hilal and WBA on final fee – personal terms now agreed. It’s up to the two clubs. 🇧🇷🔵 #AlHilal Leeds are not interested – Matheus pushing to co...
Aston Villa not interested in £35m West Ham United target amid hefty wage demands – report
Aston Villa are unlikely to meet the wage demands of out-of-favour Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham, Football Insider reports. Abraham has been fancied to leave the Blues after barely playing under Thomas Tuchel during the back end of last season. He has been linked with Villa, West Ham United and Arsenal, but won’t come cheaply with the Blues valuing him at £35 million. Besides this, the move could be complicated with Abraham demanding an £80,000 increase on his current salary of £50,000-per-week. It is now reported that Villa have informed Abraham’s camp that they are unlikely to meet his wage demands for a potential transfer. Sportslens view: Abraham played 16 minutes for the Blues between March and May but still registered 12 goals from 32 appearances in all competitions. H...
West Ham United agree fee for 56-cap international, personal terms being negotiated – report
West Ham United have finalised a transfer fee with Barcelona for the potential signing of Martin Braithwaite, Spanish publication Sport reports. The Denmark international has been heavily linked with the Hammers this summer, and they have eventually agreed a €15 million sum with the Catalan giants. A deal is still far from complete as they need to negotiate personal terms with the forward. The 30-year-old is reportedly dissatisfied with the salary proposal. The Hammers are likely to secure an agreement if they make an improved contract offer. Several clubs are keeping tabs to pounce on an uncertainty. Sportslens view: Braithwaite has not been a regular goalscorer throughout his career, but he has impressed with his strong aerial presence and tireless work rate. He has been restricted ...
