West Ham
Report: West Ham looking to bring former PL winner back to England, star will cost €13-14m
West Ham are interested in signing Edin Dzeko from Roma this summer. As per Calciomercato, Roma are looking to sell the player so that they can get his high wages off their books. Dzeko will cost around €13-14m. It will be interesting to see if West Ham manage to bring him back to the Premier League. Dzeko has been a superb player for Roma and despite his age, he could be a good addition to Moyes’ attack. He could partner Haller in the attack next season. The Bosnian knows the league well and he should be able to adapt quickly. Dzeko could make an immediate impact next season. It remains to be seen whether West Ham can beat the drop this season. If they go down to the Championship, they won’t be able to attract players of Dzeko’s calibre. The Bosnian has won the league with Manch...
Report: 23-yr-old defender could join West Ham in the next few days
River Plate defender Gonzalo Montiel has been linked with a move to West Ham United for a while now. As per the latest report from El Intransigente (via Sportwitness), there is a good chance the defender could move to West Ham in the next few days. It will be interesting to see if the Hammers can sign the 23-year-old right back. He would be a necessary addition to Moyes’s back four. West Ham need a good full-back next season. Montiel can play in a number of positions and he can operate as a wide midfielder as well. His versatility will be a bonus for the London club if they manage to sign him. Montiel is unlikely to turn down a move to West Ham if there is a concrete offer on the table. He could play at a higher level with them and he would be able to earn more money as well. As ...
‘I hesitated’ – Former West Ham star regrets turning down the chance to join Spurs
Former West Ham star Cheikhou Kouyaté has admitted that he regrets turning down a move to Tottenham a few years ago. When Kouyate was playing for West Ham, Spurs tried to sign the player and he hesitated on the move. The player claims that Slaven Bilic was the manager of the Hammers at the time and he wanted to keep Kouyate at the club. The midfielder further added that big clubs do not come calling all the time and he missed his chance. He said (quotes via Sportwitness): “Tottenham wanted to sign me. I was being pushed to go there, but I hesitated. Slaven Bilić was my manager and wanted to keep me at West Ham, who were offering me a great contract. “We’d come out of a good season after often being in the relegation zone. I preferred to stay. I changed clubs a bit later. Maybe to...
Report: Celtic in the hunt to sign 22 y/o winger in red-hot form
Celtic have shown relentless supremacy in the domestic circuit for the past nine years. With or without Rangers, no one can deny that they have been head and shoulders above the rest. The Bhoys could make history if they win the Scottish Premiership title in 2020/21, which will be their 10th title in a row. Needless to say, Neil Lennon will do everything to add enough quality to the side. Signing a goalkeeper (maybe more than one), and a top-quality centre-back should be his top priority, but there are other areas he could look to bolster. According to reports from The Sun (The print edition, 13 July, page 47), the Hoops are showing keen interest in signing Grady Diangana, who is currently on loan at West Bromwich Albion from West Ham. The report claim that the Bhoys are adm...
Report: Newcastle and West Ham join the race to sign 25-yr-old Spaniard this summer
Newcastle and West Ham are reportedly keen on signing the Roma keeper Pau Lopez this summer. The Spaniard has done well in Serie A and he has been linked with a move to the Premier League now. As per Calciomercato (via Chronicle), Roma are open to selling the player for the right price. It will be interesting to see if Newcastle or West Ham submit an offer for the player in the coming weeks. It would be quite strange to see Newcastle splash out on Lopez when they have a quality keeper in Dubravka. The Newcastle star is one of the best in the league and they do not need to replace him just yet. Signing Lopez as a replacement seems unlikely as the Roma player would want to play regularly at this stage of his career. A move to West Ham would be understandable though. The Hammers need to repla...
‘We all need some good news’: Karren Brady says ‘West Ham are lucky’ after PL latest decision
West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady in her regular column for The Sun has once again voiced frustration about the VAR. She said recently that VAR should be scrapped from next season as it is failing to deliver the correct decision. The Premier League have admitted that three contentious decisions from the mid-week fixtures have been wrongly handled by VAR. However, Brady has welcomed Premier League’s idea of bringing football fans gradually to the stadiums. Fans are not allowed to enter the stadium as a precautionary health measure, but the football audiences are hitting record TV numbers in the UK and globally. Brady says that getting supporters back into the stadiums is the most complex part. The Premier League, the Government and the SAG (the Safety Advisory Group who issue the lic...
‘Is this a sign’: Some West Ham fans react to what Everton player has just said
Everton winger Yannick Bolasie has claimed that West Ham’s former ground – Upton Park -is the best stadium he has played at. During a Q/A session with the fans on Twitter, Bolasie answered this question. While many Crystal Palace fans felt Bolasie would say, Selhurst Park, the answer brought out a lot of reactions from the Hammers fans. Upton Park was indeed the spiritual home for the Hammers and it used to generate a great atmosphere. However, West Ham have now shifted to the London Stadium since 2016. The new stadium generates a better revenue due to more seating capacity. Plus, it is a multi-purpose outdoor stadium as well. However, many West Ham fans connect the soul of the club with the Boleyn Ground. Now you’ve upset me, Yannick😭 — Callum (@WHUFCallum_) July 10, 2020 @da...
Report: West Ham linked with 26-yr-old, could face competition from Crystal Palace
West Ham have been linked with a move for Michy Batshuayi. The Belgian has fallen out of favour at Stamford Bridge and he could be on the move this summer. As per DH, West Ham and Crystal Palace could be interested in the player. The Hammers could use more depth in their attack and Batshuayi wouldn’t be a bad option for them. Before his move to Chelsea, he was quite highly rated. If he manages to regain his confidence and sharpness, he could be a reliable Premier League striker. He would add pace and goals to the West Ham attack. It will be interesting to see if the Hammers make a move for the player in the coming weeks. Batshuayi has been on loan at Palace before and the Eagles will know all about him. The player could be keen on a return to Selhurst Park if the offer is right. He managed...
West Ham linked with a move for Michy Batshuayi
West Ham have been linked with a move for Michy Batshuayi. The Belgian has fallen out of favour at Stamford Bridge and he could be on the move this summer. As per DH, West Ham and Crystal Palace could be interested in the player. The Hammers could use more depth in their attack and Batshuayi wouldn’t be a bad option for them. Before his move to Chelsea, he was quite highly rated. If he manages to regain his confidence and sharpness, he could be a reliable Premier League striker. He would add pace and goals to the West Ham attack. It will be interesting to see if the Hammers make a move for the player in the coming weeks. Batshuayi has been on loan at Palace before and the Eagles will know all about him. The player could be keen on a return to Selhurst Park if the offer is right. He managed...
‘Good news’, ‘I fancy us’ – Some Hammers fans react as Burnley boss shares update
West Ham United host Burnley at the London Stadium tomorrow and will hope to secure all three points in order to further boost their survival chances. The Hammers were held to a 2-2 draw by Newcastle United at St. James’ Park on Sunday following their 3-2 victory over Chelsea on Wednesday, and they will fancy their chances against Sean Dyche’s side. West Ham have also been handed a huge boost after the Burnley boss confirmed that he will be without centre-back Ben Mee and defensive midfielder Jack Cork for tomorrow’s game. Sean Dyche confirms that Ben Mee and Jack Cork are likely to miss the remaining games of the season. — Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) July 7, 2020 Hammers fans reckon the absence of the duo increases their chances of getting something out of the game, and here is how some...
‘It was disappointing’ – Moyes reacts to what Hammers midfielder did before NUFC’s equalizer
West Ham United were pegged back twice by Newcastle United at St. James Park yesterday, and the 2-2 draw almost felt like a draw given that the visitors were the better side in the final third. The Hammers attempted 17 shots, with seven of them hitting the target, and they will hope to be better at both ends of the pitch when they host Burnley on Wednesday. Michail Antonio opened the scoring for West Ham four minutes into the game, but it took 13 minutes for Miguel Almiron to draw Newcastle level. David Moyes’ side took the lead 20 minutes after play resumed for the second-half, but the Magpies equalised again just 92 seconds later through midfielder Jonjo Shelvey. However, it wouldn’t have been possible had Pablo Fornals not kept Dwight Gayle onside in the build-up to Newcastle’s second g...
Report: Hammers striker wants to retire at club despite recent interest from Wolves
According to The Athletic’s Roshane Thomas, West Ham United striker Michail Antonio believes he could retire at the London Stadium club despite interest from Wolverhampton Wanderers and Real Betis in recent seasons. The 30-year-old has proven crucial to the Hammers’ survival bid since the Premier League resumed, scoring twice and assisting once to help the side earn four points in their last two games. Manager David Moyes will hope Antonio can keep up the form over the course of the remaining five games, and that shouldn’t be a problem given the teams they will be facing. West Ham host Burnley on Wednesday before travelling to Norwich City on Saturday. They host Watford six days later before a trip to Manchester United, and will finish the campaign with a home clash against Aston Villa. Th...
