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West Ham keen on £25m-rated midfielder with 18 goal contributions last season
West Ham United have been linked with a move for Lille midfielder Jonathan Bamba. According to the Express, the Hammers want to sign Jesse Lingard permanently from Manchester United, but he wants to stay at Old Trafford. Bamba has been identified as an alternative to the 28-year-old attacking midfielder. Lingard was on loan at West Ham during the second half of last season and was a massive hit for the London club. Bamba was impressive with Lille last year, bagging seven goals and 11 assists across all competitions. Lille are demanding around £25 million for a player who is also being targeted by Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen. West Ham need to add more goals to their midfield, and Bamba could prove to be a superb acquisition. The 25-year-old has the ability to replace Lingard’s attack...
Leeds handed major selection boost, Leicester star recovers from injury
The second round of fixtures in the Premier League features some intriguing matches across the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the games. The action is already underway, with Liverpool defeating Burnley 2-0 at Anfield – Diogo Jota and Sadio Mane got the goals. Manchester City romped to a 5-0 home win over Norwich City – Tim Krul (OG), Jack Grealish, Aymeric Laporte, Raheem Sterling and Riyad Mahrez were on the scoresheet. Danny Ings and Anwar El-Ghazi were on target as Aston Villa ran out 2-0 winners at home to Newcastle United. Crystal Palace fought out a goalless draw with Brentford, while Leeds United drew 2-2 with Everton. Title hopefuls Man United and Chelsea are on the road on Sunday as they bid t...
22 goals last season: West Ham have initiated contacts to sign 23-yr-old forward
West Ham United are looking to sign a goalscorer before the transfer window closes and they are thought to be keen on the Clermont forward Mohamed Bayo. According to Le10sport, the Hammers have been in touch with the French outfit regarding a summer move for the 23-year-old Guinean. Bayo had an exceptional season with Clermont last year and he managed to score 22 goals and pick up seven assists in the second division. He helped Clermont get promoted to Ligue 1 and he has started this season in red hot form scoring thrice in two matches. The 23-year-old is highly rated across France and he has a massive future ahead of him. West Ham could certainly use a natural goal scorer like him in their squad and it remains to be seen whether they can pull off the transfer before the window closes. Eve...
Arsenal face big selection problems, Chelsea sweating on key player’s fitness
The new Premier League season continues apace this weekend, with some exciting fixtures scheduled to take place. The action gets underway on Saturday lunchtime, with Liverpool welcoming Burnley to Anfield. Jurgen Klopp’s side recorded a 3-0 win at Norwich City last weekend and are a banker bet to follow up against the Clarets. There are five more fixtures to follow, with the clash between Leeds United and Everton likely to be the pick of the bunch. Leeds crashed 5-1 at Manchester United on the opening weekend and will be desperate to bounce back at Elland Road. The Red Devils are in action on Sunday as they travel south to face Southampton at St Mary’s. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team were hugely impressive against Leeds and should continue in the same vein in this one. The two north London cl...
Report claims West Ham have submitted an offer of around £25m for 26-yr-old target
West Ham United have been heavily linked with a move for the Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma this summer. According to L’Equipe, the Hammers have submitted an offer of around £25 million for the centre back and discussions between the two clubs continue regarding a summer move. The 26-year-old Frenchman is expected to leave Stamford Bridge this summer in search of regular football and a move the West Ham could prove to be a smart decision. David Moyes is in desperate need of defensive reinforcements and Zouma is likely to get regular first-team opportunities with the Hammers. West Ham have managed to qualify for Europa League this season and the Frenchman will be able to experience European football with them. West Ham have just three centre backs at their disposal and they will need to sign a...
West Ham could make an attempt to sign 28-yr-old ace before the window closes
West Ham United remain keen on signing Jesse Lingard from Manchester United before the transfer window closes. According to The Times, the Premier League giants are set to make another attempt to bring the 28-year-old to the London Stadium. Lingard enjoyed an outstanding loan spell at West Ham during the second half of last season. He scored nine goals in 16 appearances, and it is no surprise that David Moyes wants to sign him permanently. The Hammers need to add more quality and depth to their attack, and Lingard has shown that he has the ability to improve the team. Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solsjkaer recently revealed that Lingard has a big role to play at Old Trafford. However, that has not affected West Ham’s intention of signing the attacking midfielder. The club’s assista...
West Ham United still keen on signing Champions League winner, club want £25m – report
West Ham United continue to maintain an interest in signing Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma, The Guardian’s Jacob Steinberg claims. The Hammers have been searching for a new centre-back throughout the summer, and they have not come close to signing anyone. Fiorentina’s Nikola Milenkovic was earlier touted as their main target, but it now appears that they have been priced out of a move. Zouma has been another centre-back that has been frequently linked, and it appears that the Hammers are still exploring a deal for him. They are still far off from an agreement due to the £25 million price tag. Zouma’s wage demands are also beyond their expectations. The Blues are looking to ship out Zouma permanently to free up space and funds to purchase Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde. Sportslens view:...
‘A machine today’, ‘World class’ – Some West Ham fans drool over 22-yr-old’s display vs NUFC
West Ham United picked up a thrilling 4-2 win over Newcastle United in the Premier League yesterday. The Hammers found themselves trailing twice in the game but they did well to bounce back and secure the three points in the end. The likes of Aaron Cresswell, Said Benrahma, Tomas Soucek and Michail Antonio scored for the visitors to complete an exciting comeback. David Moyes will be delighted with the performance of his players, especially in the second half. His side showed character and the will to fight back and grind out a result. Declan Rice in particular was outstanding in the second half of the game. The 22-year-old had a rocky start and he was put under pressure by Newcastle in the first half. However, he looked like a different player in the second half of the contest and helped h...
West Ham and Crystal Palace keen to sign £60k-per-week CL winner – Report
West Ham United, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Crystal Palace are looking to bolster their forward ranks before the transfer window ends. According to The Telegraph, the three clubs are keen to sign Divock Origi from Liverpool this summer. The 26-year-old joined Liverpool in 2014 and has made over 155 appearances for the club, scoring 35 goals. The Belgium striker has dropped down the pecking order behind Roberto Firmino and Diogo Jota, and the Reds won’t stand in his way if he wants to move on. Origi, who is on £60k-per-week wages, has won the Premier League and the Champions League under Jurgen Klopp, but a move away from Anfield will do a world of good for his career. He is a decent finisher but needs regular games under his belt to regain his old sharpness. Origi is capable of ...
West Ham have been offered the chance to sign £130m star on cut-price deal
West Ham United, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leicester City have been offered the chance to sign Brazilian attacking midfielder Phillipe Coutinho from Barcelona this summer. According to The Sunday Mirror (printed edition), Coutinho has been offered to the three Premier League clubs in a cut-price arrangement. The 29-year-old enjoyed his best football at Liverpool, but his career took a massive nose-dive since moving to Barcelona for £130 million. He has failed to make an impact at the Catalan club, and Barcelona are desperate to offload him this summer. The La Liga giants are struggling with their finances, and they want to get rid of Coutinho and his massive wages. The report claims that Coutinho’s agent – Kia Joorabchian – has spoken to the clubs about signing the Brazilian. A...
Predicted West Ham XI: Moyes could be without three first team players, 28-yr-old to start vs NUFC
West Ham United travel to Newcastle United in the Premier League later today and the hammers will be looking to begin their season with a morale-boosting away win. The Hammers finished sixth in the table last season and they will be looking to push for European qualification once again this year. David Moyes’ side have had a poor transfer window so far and the fans will be expecting a win to lift the spirits here. The Hammers have a very poor record against Newcastle in the last few meetings and they will be hoping to make amends. West Ham have the quality to grind out an away win today and it remains to be seen who ends up with the three points eventually. Manuel Lanzini, Arthur Masuaku and Angelo Ogbonna are all doubts for the trip to St. James’ Park on Sunday. It will be interesting to ...
Chelsea star a doubt, key West Ham player should start on Sunday
The first round of fixtures in the Premier League features some exciting matches across the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the games. The action got underway on Friday evening, with Brentford recording a deserved 2-0 home victory over Arsenal – Sergi Canos and Christian Norgaard got the goals. There are seven games on Saturday, starting with the lunchtime clash between Manchester United and Leeds United at Old Trafford. 📋 Here’s @lucyjward_ and @DFletcherSport to bring us the Man Utd and Leeds line up for today’s clash! Jadon Sancho starts from the bench. 📺 BT Sport 1 HD & Ultimate pic.twitter.com/m3KcqE0kYB — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) August 14, 2021 Chelsea versus Cr...
