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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 ...
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...
26-yr-old ace keen on West Ham move, the Hammers will have to pay £25m
Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma has been linked with a move to Sevilla as a part of the deal to bring Jules Kounde to Stamford Bridge this summer. According to Daily Mail, the Frenchman could refuse the switch as he has set his sights on joining West Ham United. We recently covered reports that the Hammers are keen on signing the 26-year-old, and he is open to joining the London club. Chelsea value the player at around £25 million, and it is unclear whether the Hammers are willing to match their valuation. The Frenchman has the tools to develop into a top-class Premier League defender, and the asking price could look like a bargain if he proves his credentials. Zouma has fallen down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge and needs to leave the club to play regular first-team football. The H...
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 in talks to sign 26-yr-old ace, prepared to pay £20 million for him
West Ham United are interested in signing Kurt Zouma from Chelsea. According to Kaveh Solhekol from Sky Sports, the Hammers have now opened talks to sign the French defender and they are prepared to pay a sum of around £20 million for his services. West Ham in talks to sign Kurt Zouma from Chelsea. Willing to pay £20m. Will cost more. — Kaveh Solhekol (@SkyKaveh) July 29, 2021 The 26-year-old defender has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer and he could prove to be a quality acquisition for the Hammers. David Moyes needs to strengthen his defence before the start of the new season and Zouma would be an upgrade on the likes of Craig Dawson. The Frenchman needs to leave Chelsea in order to play regular first-team football and a move to their London rivals could be i...
West Ham now want to sign in-demand defender…. but he’d be perfect for Everton – SL View
West Ham United are showing keen interest in signing Middlesbrough’s Djed Spence in the summer transfer window, according to The Telegraph. The Hammers are looking to sign a new defender this summer, and they have reportedly earmarked Spence as a potential option. The 20-year-old is a player in demand, with Everton and Norwich City also vying for his signature. Spence is an upcoming young talent who has already played 66 first-team games for Championship club Boro. The youngster is primarily a right-back but played mostly as a wing-back last season. He made 40 appearances for Boro, and it seems big Premier League clubs are ready to take a gamble on him. The Hammers already have Vladimir Coufal and Ryan Fredericks at full-back, and going after another young right-back makes little...
West Ham keen on signing €32m-rated player, Tottenham admire him as well
West Ham United are interested in signing Lille defender Sven Botman. According to Sky Sports, Newcastle United, Crystal Palace, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City also admire the player. The 21-year-old is regarded as one of the most exciting defensive talents around Europe after helping Lille win the Ligue 1 title last season. He is open to moving to the Premier League and would be an excellent signing for several of his suitors, particularly West Ham. They need to bring in quality reinforcements, with the team set to embark on a Europa League campaign this season. They cannot hope to succeed in that competition without a strong defensive unit, and Botman looks to be an ideal fit. If the Hammers can sign him for a reasonable price this summer, Botman could prove to be an exceptional a...
Report: Newcastle keen to sign £96k-per-week box-to-box West Ham target
Newcastle United are interested in signing Ross Barkley, according to The Athletic. The Magpies have prioritised the signing of Joe Willock from Arsenal this summer. The 21-year-old impressed heavily on loan last season, and his ability to arrive late in the box and drive the ball forward would provide a different dimension in their attack. Newcastle are also monitoring several other midfielders, including Barkley. He joined Chelsea from Everton in 2018, but he has failed to replicate the form he showed during his time at Goodison Park. He bagged just 11 goals from 86 games for the Blues and spent last season on loan at Aston Villa. The 33-times capped England international struggled for consistency at Villa Park, and it seems he is not in Thomas Tuchel’s plans. The Blues want to offload h...
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 ...
‘Would be a solid bit of business’, ‘Get him’ – Some West Ham fans react to links with 24-yr-old
West Ham United have been linked with a move for the Liverpool defender Nat Phillips. The 24-year-old made quite an impression with the Reds last year and he could prove to be a useful option at the back for the Hammers. Liverpool had a major injury crisis last year and they had to rely on fringe players like Phillips and Rhys Williams to get them through the season. Phillips produced several assured displays at the back during the second half of the season and he was instrumental in their push for the top-four finish. West Ham could certainly use more depth at the back and the Liverpool player could be an inexpensive option for them. The Reds have signed Ibrahima Konate earlier this summer and the likes of Phillips will struggle to get game time at Anfield next season. The 24-year-old nee...
Moyes keen on 27-yr-old, West Ham have opened talks with Premier League rivals
Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge, and West Ham United are reportedly keen on securing his services. According to 90min, the Hammers are in talks regarding a transfer for the attacking midfielder, and David Moyes is keen on a reunion with Barkley. Moyes worked with Barkley during their time together at Everton, and he knows the midfielder’s strengths and weaknesses. The 27-year-old was on loan at Aston Villa last season. He made an impressive start, but his form dipped drastically, and he struggled to hold down a regular starting berth during the second half of the campaign. It is highly unlikely that Barkley will get first-team opportunities at Chelsea next year, and he must look to move on permanently this summer. Moyes got the bes...
