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West Ham want to sign Rangers star Connor Goldson
West Ham are reportedly interested to sign defender Connor Goldson who is currently on the books of Scottish giants Rangers. According to Football Insider, the Hammers are keeping tabs on the 28-year-old amid the uncertainty about his future at the Ibrox Stadium. The talented centre-back is yet to pen a new deal with Steven Gerrard’s side, despite his current contract expiring next summer. It is said that the Gers turned down late transfer window interest in the English footballer, even though they face the risk of losing him for nothing next year. SportsLens View Goldson has been a key player for the Scottish giants since he joined them from Brighton in the summer of 2018. Since arriving at Ibrox, he has clocked up 171 appearances across all competitions, sco...
West Ham set asking price for key star, three PL clubs are reportedly keen
West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice has been linked with a move away from the London club for months now. According to Football London, the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City are keen on the player but they will have to pay around £100 million to sign the England international. The Hammers have already set the price tag for their prized asset and it remains to be seen whether his suitors are willing to cough up that kind of money for him next summer. Rice has been linked with a return to Chelsea even before Thomas Tuchel arrived at the club. Apparently, the former Chelsea manager Frank Lampard was keen on signing the midfielder before he was sacked. The 22-year-old has developed into one of the best defensive midfielders in the Premier League and it is hardly a...
216-goal former Chelsea and Newcastle forward announces retirement from football
Senegalese striker Demba Ba has announced his retirement from football. Ba has been playing for 16 years, and enjoyed some of his best days during three-and-a-half years in the Premier League. Over the course of those 16 years, he featured for 11 different clubs, as well as his national team. Demba Ba during the early years of his career at Hoffenheim He began his career in the fourth tier of French football with Rouen. After scoring 22 goals in 26 appearances, he earned a move to the Belgian first division with Mouscron. The forward only spent one season in Belgium, netting eight in 12 before making the switch to Hoffenheim. It was in Germany where he started to catch the eye, bagging 40 goals in 103 appearances. During his spell with Hoffenheim, he earned his first call up for the Senega...
PL rival has now joined the race to sign £100m Liverpool target – report
Manchester City are ready to make a move for West Ham midfielder Declan Rice next summer, according to reports from The Sun. The report claims that the Premier League champions are looking to replace Fernandinho next season, and they have earmarked Rice as a possible option. Rice has emerged as a priority target for Pep Guardiola’s side. However, West Ham are expected to demand a transfer fee of £100 million for the midfielder. The England international has been simply outstanding for both club and country in the past few seasons, and he has rejected several offers from the club to extend his contract. Premier League rivals Manchester United feel they are in a strong position to capture the England midfielder. However, City are ready to join the race and snap him away. The Sun c...
30-cap Int’l reportedly turned down a move to West Ham and it could be a huge mistake – Opinion
Manchester United attacker Jesse Lingard apparently turned down a move to West Ham United this summer and it could prove to be a big mistake. The 28-year-old was on loan at the London club during the second half of last season and he was outstanding for David Moyes’ side. The Hammers gave him an opportunity to showcase his qualities when he was struggling for game time at Old Trafford and the player grabbed the opportunity with both hands. Lingard ended up scoring nine goals and he also picked up five assists in just 16 matches for West Ham. It was widely reported at the end of last season that the Hammers would try and sign the player permanently before the start of this season. A permanent move to the London club would have been a wise decision as far as Lingard is considered. However, h...
Liverpool join the race to sign in-demand £100m PL star next summer – report
Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Declan Rice next summer, according to reports from 90 mins. Rice has already rejected several contract extension offers as he wants to move elsewhere to win trophies. The 22-year-old is arguably West Ham’s most consistent performer in the past few years, and David Moyes has made it very clear that he would not even sell him if a £100 million offer came their way for him. Chelsea have been heavily linked with a move for Rice, but it seems the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool are also vying for his signature next summer. Rice is happy to sign a contract at West Ham provided it has a release clause in it. However, West Ham do not have such internal policies of inserting a buy-out clause, and talks of a new deal are u...
‘Unbelievably good’, ‘Class’ – Some England fans react to West Ham star’s display vs Hungary
England picked up a 4-0 win over Hungary last night. Goals from Raheem Sterling, Harry Kane, Harry Maguire and Declan Rice sealed a comfortable result for the visitors. The Three Lions were completely dominant from start to finish and Gareth Southgate will be delighted with the performance of his players. England benefited from the outstanding midfield partnership of Declan Rice and Kalvin Phillips during the European Championships and it was more of the same for the Three Lions last night. Rice in particular put on an outstanding display for his country at the heart of England’s midfield. The 22-year-old West Ham United midfielder did well to break up the opposition play and protect his centre backs. He also chipped in with an important goal. Rice has developed into one of the best d...
‘He’s magic’ – Premier League ace responds to Leeds star’s social media post
Declan Rice and Kalvin Phillips produced a midfield masterclass as England crushed Hungary 4-0 in the World Cup qualifiers last night. The Three Lions were well organised at the back and the disciplined contribution from the midfield duo was crucial to England’s assured defensive performance. The Leeds United midfielder shared a social media post after the game celebrating his partnership with Rice and the West Ham United star responded with praise for the 25-year-old. He’s magic you knowww❤️😁 https://t.co/Dr5BmtNXvA — Declan Rice (@_DeclanRice) September 2, 2021 The two players have formed a telepathic understanding at the heart of England’s midfield and it was evident during the European Championships earlier on in the summer. Gareth Southgate’s men managed to make ...
Chris Sutton describes 22-year-old West Ham star in two words after latest display
Popular football pundit, Chris Sutton, has showered praise on West Ham midfielder Declan Rice following his impressive performance for England on Thursday night. England won 4-0 against Hungary in the 2022 World Cup qualifier where Rice got his name on the scoresheet. The 22-year-old midfielder was brilliant alongside Kalvin Phillips in midfield, and Sutton has rightly praised him on social networking site Twitter. The former Blackburn Rovers striker has described him as an “outstanding talent.” Declan Rice is an outstanding talent. — Chris Sutton (@chris_sutton73) September 2, 2021 SportsLens View Rice has now established himself as one of the key players in the England set-up. He has been arguably one of the most consistent performers for the Hammers in recent years and was simply ...
West Ham now leading the race to sign £14m player after securing deal for Vlasic – report
West Ham United are leading the race to sign Zaidu Sanusi, according to the Portuguese newspaper Record. The Hammers will be really delighted with the flurry of transfers they have done towards the end of the transfer window. They have completed the signing of Kurt Zouma from Chelsea, while Nikola Vlasic has joined from CSKA Moscow. The Hammers paid £25.7 million plus add-ons to sign the Croatia international, but it seems there could be more additions before tonight’s deadline. Record (h/t Sport Witness) claim that Porto full-back Zaidu could join West Ham. The clubs have been in contact with each other in the last few days, and the Hammers are leading the race for the 24-year-old’s signature. Premier League rivals Brighton & Hove Albion have also been credited with an ...
West Ham have completed second signing of the day but miss out on £25m star – report
West Ham United have completed the signing of Alex Kral, according to talkSPORT. It has been a fantastic week for the Hammers. They initially bolstered their defence by signing Kurt Zouma from Chelsea, before adding depth to their forward ranks by landing Nikola Vlasic from CSKA Moscow. The Hammers paid £25.7 million plus add-ons to sign the Croatia international, and they have now secured Kral’s services. Sky Sports reported earlier today that the Hammers were in talks to sign the 23-year-old from Spartak Moscow on loan. The midfielder will join on a temporary deal, with the Hammers having an option to sign him permanently at the end of the season. No Jesse joy The Hammers have been heavily linked with a move for Jesse Lingard this summer, but they have failed to secure a move ...
Thomas Soucek sends lovely eight-word message to West Ham new signing
West Ham United have confirmed their second signing of the day, and that pretty much ends their business for the summer. The Hammers have confirmed the signing of Spartak Moscow midfielder Alex Kral late in the day. They set the wheels in motion earlier today and wrapped up the deal before tonight’s deadline. The 23-year-old defensive midfielder will join on an initial loan, with West Ham having an option to buy at the end of the season. Kral was part of the Czech Republic’s squad for the European Championships alongside West Ham’s Tomas Soucek and Vladimir Coufal. Soucek took to social networking site Twitter to send a brilliant message to Kral, suggesting he acted as an agent on his behalf to take him to the London club. Sports agent Soucek continues. Welcome to our club, @alexkralc...
