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Sky Sports: Hammers table £33m bid for French defender, Leicester keen too

According to Sky Sports’ Kaveh Solhekol, West Ham United have submitted a £33 million bid for Saint Etienne centre-back Wesley Fofana. West Ham have made a bid of €25 million plus €11 million in add ons for Saint Etienne centre back Wesley Fofana — Kaveh Solhekol (@SkyKaveh) September 23, 2020 The Hammers are keen to part with an initial £23 million for the services of the Frenchman, and another £10 million in add-ons if certain clauses are fulfilled. Fofana has also been linked with Leicester City, but Saint Etienne aren’t keen on letting one of their best players leave this summer. West Ham have suffered defeats in both of their opening two Premier League games of the season, and they need to strengthen at the back to boost their survival chances this term. Their attempts to sign Burnley...

‘I get more depressed’ – David Sullivan delivers heartbreaking news for Hammers fans

West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan has delivered a piece of heartbreaking news for the fans, claiming he cannot say for sure if they will sign anyone this summer. NOW: David Sullivan joins the show 👏 🗣️ The #WHUFC chairman is talking about: 📌 The three positive COVID tests📌 Does he regret selling Diangana?📌 Will there be more signings?📌 Much more! Tune in now for the full interview. 📻 Listen → https://t.co/VJgUHnqdM1 pic.twitter.com/YnZaZccOT6 — talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) September 23, 2020 The Hammers chairman took to talkSPORT to tell ace broadcaster Jim White of the Hammers’ plan for the remainder of the transfer window, and his update won’t go down well with the fans. “I cannot say for sure we’re going to sign anybody. As ...

Di Marzio: West Ham keen on 26-yr-old but they face competition from Newcastle

Juventus defender Daniele Rugani has been linked with a move away from the Italian club this summer and it seems that Newcastle and West Ham United are keen on the player as per Di Marzio. The Italian defender needs to play regular first-team football in order to continue his development and fulfil his massive potential. It is evident that he will have to leave the Italian champions in order to play more often and a move to the Premier League could be ideal for him at this stage of his career. Both Newcastle and West Ham could use some defensive quality and Rugani wouldn’t be a bad option for them. Newcastle need to find an upgrade on the likes of Schar and similarly West Ham United need to find a quality partner for Issa Diop. It will be interesting to see if either of the two Premier Lea...

West Ham coach, two players contract coronavirus

West Ham have confirmed that manager David Moyes has tested positive for coronavirus, alongside players Issa Diop and Josh Cullen. “West Ham United can confirm that David Moyes, Issa Diop and Josh Cullen have returned positive tests for COVID-19,” read an official statement. “The club’s medical team were informed of the test results as the team were at London Stadium preparing for Tuesday’s Carabao Cup third round tie against Hull City. “The manager and both players immediately left the stadium and have returned home. “All three, who are asymptomatic, will now follow Public Health England and Premier League guidelines and protocols.” It remains unclear how these three positive tests will affect the side moving forward. Get more stories like this on Twitter You Deserve to Make Money Even Wh...

Report: Leeds & NUFC plotting move for Euro 2016 winner, Moyes also keen

According to Portuguese newspaper O Jogo, Leeds United, Newcastle United and West Ham United are all interested in bringing back Inter Milan attacking midfielder Joao Mario to the English Premier League this summer. The Portugal international is not in the plans of manager Antonio Conte and the Serie A giants are ready to sell him for around £12 million. Mario spent last term on loan at Lokomotiv Moscow, scoring once and assisting five more in 18 games, and he was with the Hammers during the second-half of 2017-18, getting two goals and one assist in 14 games to help guide David Moyes’ side to safety. While a reunion could be on the cards, Leeds look like a more attractive option at the moment given their impressive start to the Premier League campaign and exciting style of play. The Ellan...

Report: Leeds and Newcastle keen on signing 25-yr-old from PL giants this summer

Arsenal defender Calum Chambers is a man in demand this summer. According to Nicolo Schira, Newcastle United, Leeds United and West Ham United are all interested in signing the Arsenal defender this summer. The 25-year-old defender has fallen out of favour at the club and he’s unlikely to get regular first-team football at Emirates this season. Chambers needs to leave in order to play regular first-team football and it will be interesting to see if he suitors can agree on a deal with the Gunners now. As per reports, Arsenal are willing to sell the player for £15 million. Clubs like Newcastle, Leeds and West Ham can certainly afford to pay that amount and it remains to be seen who comes forward with the first offer. All three clubs could use defensive depth and Chambers has the potential to...

Report: Leeds want £20m Hammers target who had 9 goals & 7 assists last term

According to The Daily Telegraph, Leeds United are keeping tabs on Atalanta midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi as they look to strengthen head coach Marcelo Bielsa’s options in the middle of the park. The Whites have been linked with Udinese midfielder Rodrigo De Paul upon returning to the English Premier League, but agreeing a fee for the Argentine is proving herculean with the Italian outfit holding out for £35 million. Malinovskyi is valued at around £20 million and has also been linked with West Ham United. The 27-year-old attacking midfielder ended last season with nine goals and seven assists in 44 games across all competitions, and he could be a fine signing for Leeds. Whites boss Bielsa wants quality competition and cover for Spanish veteran Pablo Hernandez, and the Ukrainian fits the b...

Report: West Ham leading the chase for 28-yr-old, but face competition from Newcastle

West Ham United are interested in signing the Monaco defender Djibril Sidibe this summer. The defender was on loan at Everton last year and he was a decent option for the Merseyside outfit. It will be interesting to see if the Hammers can agree on a deal to sign the 28-year-old. According to reports from 90min, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newcastle United are keen on the player as well but West Ham are currently leading the chase. Apparently Monaco are open to loaning the player out once again but they will demand a permanent deal to be included as part of the move. Everton had an option to sign the player at the end of his loan spell but they decided to turn down the opportunity. West Ham need to improve their defensive options this summer and it will be interesting to see if they can bri...

Journalist: Euro club plotting £15m bid for Celtic star also wanted by West Ham

According to Sky Sports journalist, Anthony Joseph, AC Milan are preparing a £15m bid for Celtic defender Kris Ajer this summer. He claims that the Italian club are likely to make contact with the Scottish champions next week for Ajer over a potential transfer. Ajer has attracted attention from Premier League club West Ham as well, but AC Milan have shown genuine interest in the 22-year-old. AC Milan are preparing a £15m bid for Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer, according to our colleagues at @SkySport. They understand the Italian club are due to make contact early next week. Milan have been keen on the Norwegian international this summer. — Anthony Joseph (@AnthonyRJoseph) September 18, 2020 Neil Lennon has made it very clear that he doesn’t want to lose his key players, but Celtic ma...

Report: West Ham keen on 23-yr-old La Liga player but face competition from Everton

West Ham United are thought to be keen on signing the Athletic Bilbao defender Unai Nunez. According to reports (h/t Sportwitness), Everton are keen on the 23-year-old as well and it will be interesting to see where the Spanish international ends up this summer. Nunez has a €30 million release clause and he could prove to be a quality defensive signing for both clubs. It is no secret that Everton and West Ham will have to sign quality defenders this summer and the Spaniard certainly fits the profile. It will be interesting to see who comes forward with a concrete offer for the 23-year-old now. Nunez is not a regular starter at Athletic Bilbao and he needs to leave the club in order to play more often. Perhaps a loan move could be ideal for the player as well this summer. If the likes ...

Report: Hammers looking to pip Palace to 17-goal forward valued at £25m

According to le10sport, West Ham United are still very much keen on recruiting the services of Brentford winger Said Benrahma this summer, but they are facing fierce competition for his signature from Crystal Palace. The Bees want £25 million for the Algerian international, but £18 million is the highest bid they have received so far. Benrahma wants to play in the English top-flight after Brentford failed to earn promotion last term, and the Hammers and Eagles are both ready to offer him that chance. West Ham are yet to make a signing this summer but have sold Grady Diangana to West Bromwich Albion and are looking to invest the fee in other areas. David Moyes’ men suffered a 2-0 loss at the hands of Newcastle United in their Premier League opener on Saturday at the London Stadium, and that...

Report: Villa plotting move for England international left-back, Hammers keen too

According to le10sport, West Ham United and Aston Villa want Tottenham Hotspur left-center Danny Rose this summer, with the England international left-back set to leave the North London club in the coming weeks. The 29-year-old, who hasn’t been given a squad number for the season, is no longer in boss Jose Mourinho’s plans and has already played his last game for the club after he fell out with the Portuguese in January. Rose spent the second-half of last season on loan at Newcastle United as a result, and while he has been linked with a move to Serie A outfit Genoa, Villa and West Ham are keen to hand him a Premier League lifeline. The Hammers want a left-back as manager David Moyes is looking for an upgrade on both Aaron Cresswell and Authur Masuaku, and the Spurs star could bring that t...