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Arsenal and West Ham United target makes £130,000-a-week salary demand – report
Tammy Abraham wants around £130,000-a-week if he leaves Chelsea during the ongoing transfer window, Football Insider reports. The England international has been heavily linked with a move away from the Blues with links from West Ham United, Arsenal and Aston Villa. The interest from Villa has faded in recent weeks, and it appears that the Hammers and Gunners could compete for his signature this summer. Abraham is currently on a weekly salary of £50,000. He is set to demand a significant increase of £80,000 if he secures a move elsewhere. The Blues value the striker at £40 million, but reports suggest that a fee of around £35m could be sufficient to seal the player’s transfer. Sportslens view: Abraham played just 16 minutes for the Blues between March and May as Tim...
West Ham must move quickly to sign Leicester City target with 18 goal contributions – SL view
West Ham United recently made their first signing of the summer transfer window with goalkeeper Alphonse Areola arriving on an initial loan from Paris Saint-Germain. There could make more signings before next month’s transfer deadline, and the priority could lie on pursuing a new centre-back, attacking midfielder and striker. The hierarchy are obviously interested in re-signing Jesse Lingard from Manchester United after his impressive loan stint during the back end of last season. However, there has been no progress towards a transfer, and Lingard appears content to stay with the Red Devils and fight for a potential spot next term. Amidst this, the Hammers are looking at alternative options, and they have recently been in talks with West Bromwich Albion for Matheus Pereira. The Brazilian w...
Report: NUFC & West Ham offered chance to sign midfielder with 3 titles for £6m
West Ham United are interested in Slavia Prague midfielder Lukas Masopust, with Newcastle United also offered the chance to sign him, according to 90min. The 28-year-old could be available this summer for as little as £6 million, but there is tough competition for his signature, with Leicester City, Watford, Brighton and Hove Albion, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Crystal Palace also offered the chance to bring him to the Premier League. Sportslens View Masopust has been with Prague since the summer of 2018, helping them win the Czech First League title in each of the last three seasons and winning the Czech Cup in 2018-19 and last term. He plays primarily as a right winger but can also play as a midfielder and right-back, and West Ham and Newcastle could do with such a player. The Magpies do...
West Ham make fresh bid for 28-year-old star, he is David Moyes’ top choice – report
West Ham United have made a fresh bid for West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, Football Insider reports. The Hammers are eyeing a new goalkeeper this summer, and they have been heavily linked with Johnstone and Paris Saint-Germain’s Alphonse Areola. Both players impressed in their maiden Premier League seasons, but it is reported that Johnstone has emerged as David Moyes’ top choice. The Hammers recently failed with a £6 million bid for the 28-year-old, and it is now claimed that they have made an improved offer of around £11m. The Baggies are looking for £20m for the England international, but it is reported that an agreement could be reached for a considerably lesser fee. Sportslens view: Johnstone had a promising campaign in the top-flight with the Baggies last ...
Sky Sports: West Ham want Liverpool centre-back Klopp dubbed ‘brilliant’
West Ham United are keeping tabs on Liverpool centre-back Nat Phillips, according to Sky Sports Transfer Centre (3.33 pm). The 24-year-old is surplus to requirements at Anfield following the arrival of Ibrahima Konate and the return to full fitness of Virgil van Dijk, Joel Matip and Joe Gomez. Phillips is expected to leave Liverpool this summer, but the Hammers would consider a move only if they decide to sell one of their current first-team centre-backs. Sportslens View Manager Jurgen Klopp was full of praise for Phillips when he was won Liverpool’s Player of the Month award for March, dubbing him a ‘brilliant guy‘. West Ham have Angelo Ogbonna, Craig Dawson and Issa Diop as their current options at the back after Fabian Balbuena’s departure. Diop has been linked with an exit this summer,...
West Ham United planning fresh move for defensive midfielder with 22 international caps – report
West Ham United have revived their interest in signing Spartak Moscow midfielder Alex Kral, Football Insider reports. The Hammers were heavily linked with the Czech Republic international last month, but talks cooled with his participation at the European Championships. Kral was used sparingly with just 124 minutes from four outings. Spartak were previously looking for at least £20 million. The Hammers believe that they can sign him for less. The east London outfit are planning to hold a fresh round of negotiations for the 22-cap international, who registered five goals from 30 outings for Spartak last term. Sportslens view: The Hammers will be playing in the Europa League group stage for the first time, and with that comes the added workload for the season. The club have Declan Rice,...
‘No messing around’: Pundit tips Arsenal to beat West Ham United to 28-year-old goalkeeper
Kevin Campbell believes Arsenal could beat West Ham United to the signing of West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone this summer. The England international has entered the final year of his contract with the Baggies, and he is likely to be sold before the end of the transfer window. The Hammers recently made an opening bid of around £6 million for the 28-year-old that has been rejected. The Baggies are looking for at least £10m. Speaking to Football Insider, the former Arsenal striker said that the Hammers have made a low-ball offer for the Manchester United graduate. He added that the Baggies are likely to hold out for their asking price, and fancied the Gunners to meet the price tag for the shot-stopper. He said: “The £6m bid is some serious low-balling from West Ham. The...
The Athletic: West Ham & Leeds make EPL club an offer for midfielder
West Ham United and Leeds United have made Chelsea an offer for midfielder Lewis Bate, according to The Athletic. The 18-year-old has one year left on his current contract and is refusing to sign an extension, making it clear to the Blues he does not want to agree a new deal. Bate wants to join a club who can provide a clear vision and pathway for him to play first-team football, and reckons a move to West Ham or Leeds could boost his chances. Sportslens View The Hammers have made Declan Rice one of the best midfielders in the Premier League at 22, with the England international making his debut at 18 and going to establish himself as a key player for both club and country afterwards. Bate, 18, would be open to joining such a side, but Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa also gives youth oppor...
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...
Report: West Ham eye move for £20m Man City midfielder this summer
Manchester City are looking to offload some of their fringe players this summer to raise around £100 million through transfer deals this summer before the potential sale of any senior players. The likes of Jack Harrison and Angelino have been sold to Leeds United and RB Leipzig already, while Lukas Nmecha is closing in on an £11.2m move to Wolfsburg. According to reports from The Telegraph, City are looking to offload the likes of Yangel Herrera, Ivan Ilic, Morgan Rodgers and Pedro Porro, and recoup around £50 million from their sales. Of the aforementioned players, Herrera is being targeted by a host of clubs this summer. The Venezuela international, who joined City from Atletico Venezuela in 2017, has enjoyed a successful past two seasons on loan at Granada....
Chelsea considering move for £80m-rated midfield star, possible Jorginho replacement?
Chelsea are weighing up an approach to sign West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice this summer, a report from Eurosport claims. The England international was on the radar of manager Frank Lampard last summer, but a deal did not materialise, having already spent £225 million on new signings. They are planning to revive their interest in the midfielder this summer, with head coach Thomas Tuchel also an admirer of the qualities of the Blues graduate. Rice has been linked with a return to Stamford Bridge for some time, and it is reported that the midfielder could move on from the Hammers in the quest for silverware. The Blues are prepared to offer around £200,000-a-week as wages for the midfielder. He won’t come on the cheap with the Hammers valuing him at £80m. Sportslens view: The ...
