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Report suggests West Ham and Arsenal have joined the race to sign 22-yr-old
Bologna defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has been heavily linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur this summer but it appears that the likes of Arsenal and West Ham United have now joined the race as well. According to reports via Cuorirosso Blu, the two clubs are trying to assess the situation regarding the Japanese international. The 22-year-old could prove to be a useful addition for both clubs next season. Tomiyasu is naturally a right-sided centre back but he can slot in as a full-back as well. His versatility will be an added bonus for the Hammers and the Gunners. West Ham need to add more depth to their back four and the Japanese international seems like an ideal fit for them. Meanwhile, Arsenal have already signed Ben White from Brighton and Hove Albion and it remains to be seen whether t...
West Ham in talks to sign 23-yr-old, £14m-rated ace is a ‘top target’ for David Moyes
West Ham United are reportedly in talks with Fiorentina to sign the 23-year-old defender Nikola Milenkovic this summer. According to Daily Mail, the defender is valued at £14 million and he has just a year left on his current deal with the Italian outfit. Apparently, the Serbian is a ‘top target’ for David Moyes this summer but the Hammers are keeping tabs on the likes of Nathaniel Phillips and Duje Caleta-Car as well. Milenkovic has been quite impressive for Fiorentina and he could prove to be a quality long term acquisition for the Hammers next season. The Londoners will have to improve defensively in order to do well in the European competition this coming season. Milenkovic has shown his qualities with Fiorentina in the Italian league and the chance to move to the Premier League could ...
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 linked with a move for £13m-rated playmaker, but the transfer would be a gamble – SL View
West Ham United are interested in signing the Brazilian wonderkid Igor Gomes. According to reports via the Sun, the 22-year-old playmaker is on the London club’s radar as an alternative to Jesse Lingard. The Manchester United player was on loan at West Ham this past year and he was highly impressive for David Moyes’ side. The Hammers are thought to be keen on signing him permanently but the player wants to secure a place in the Manchester United line-up next season. The Premier League side now view Gomes as the ideal alternative and the Brazilian playmaker could cost around £13 million this summer. The midfielder has been likened to the former Brazilian international Kaka because of his playing style. The central attacking midfielder can slot into the wide roles as well and his versatility...
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...
25-yr-old eyeing summer transfer, West Ham most likely to offer him an escape route
West Bromwich Albion attacker Matheus Pereira has been linked with a move away from the club this summer. According to the Athletic, Aston Villa, Leicester City and West Ham United have shown an interest in the player but the Hammers are the most likely to offer him an exit route. The player has recently revealed on social media that he wants to leave the Baggies but their £30 million valuation of the Brazilian has complicated any potential move. Pereira had an impressive season in the Premier League last year and despite his side’s relegation to the Championship, his performances caught the attention of the other Premier League clubs. The player has three years left on his current deal and the Baggies are under no pressure to cash in on him just yet. It is understandable why the newl...
West Ham submit £14m bid for 23-yr-old, Moyes keen on 26-yr-old as well
West Ham United are looking to improve their defensive options before the transfer window closes and David Moyes has identified the likes of Nikola Milenkovic and Kurt Zouma as potential targets. According to journalist Ekrem Konur, the Hammers have now submitted a £14 million bid for the Fiorentina defender who is in the final year of his contract. The Italian outfit cannot afford to lose the player on a free transfer and they will be under pressure to cash in on him this summer. #WestHam have made a £ 14m bid for #Fiorentina for #NikolaMilenkovic. David #Moyes wants Kurt #Zouma or Nikola #Milenkovic‘s transfer completed.#COYS #WHUFC #ForzaViola pic.twitter.com/6rVeH010QT — Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) August 1, 2021 The 23-year-old defender had an impressive season in the Italian leag...
West Ham could prioritise Serie A defender as deal for £25m France international stalls
West Ham United could prioritise a move for Fiorentina’s Nikola Milenkovic over Chelsea’s Kurt Zouma, reports Sky Sports. West Ham enter the new season off the back of their best finish since 1999, finishing sixth. This qualified them for the 2021/22 edition of the Europa League. West Ham finished the season with a flourish Maintaining this level of performance will be difficult, especially with an extra competition to play in. If they wish to remain competitive in the league while also challenging for trophies elsewhere, additional depth will be needed. Their summer has been quiet so far. Loanee Craig Dawson was brought in on a permanent basis, and Alphonse Areola has also arrived from Paris Saint-Germain. Meanwhile, Felipe Anderson and Fabian Balbuena have departed, and the Hammers have ...
West Ham close to completing £22m signing of 11-goal attacking midfielder
West Ham United are closing in on a deal for West Bromwich Albion attacking midfielder Matheus Pereira, reports journalist Ekrem Konur on Twitter. Pereira first joined West Brom at the beginning of the 2019/20 season, initially on a loan deal from Sporting Lisbon. After firing the Baggies to promotion with eight goals and 16 assists, the Brazilian signed permanently for an estimated £8 million. Pereira was West Brom’s standout in their promotion campaign The Midlands club were unable to avoid the drop last season, finishing in 19th place – 13 points adrift from safety. However, Pereira was impressive, scoring 11 goals and assisting a further six. Understandably, West Brom have a tough task keeping the 25-year-old on their books. Saudi club Al Hilal have been linked with his signature, whil...
Reported West Ham and Aston Villa target could now be available for £35m
Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham has been linked with the likes of West Ham United and Aston Villa in recent weeks. Apparently, the 23-year-old striker was valued at £40 million by the Blues but Chelsea are now prepared to reduce their asking price because of the current state of the transfer market. The majority of clubs are operating with limited resources because of the financial impact of the Coronavirus pandemic and the Premier League giants could lower Abraham’s asking price to £35 million. The report from Sun further states that the Hammers are open to paying a fee of around £30 million for the 12 goal striker. Both West Ham and Villa could use attacking reinforcements this summer and bringing in someone like Abraham could prove to be smart business. Dean Smith needs someone to support...
