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West Ham preparing shock £2m bid for 29-year-old midfielder

West Ham United are planning a £2m bid for Burnley winger Scott Arfield, according to a report by The Independent. Scott Arfield is entering the final six months of his contract at Burnley and West Ham are hoping to prise him away from Turf Moor. Sean Dyche would like to keep Arfield at the club […]

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2017/2018’s West Ham United Season Review: Part Two

At the halfway stage of the 2017/2018 campaign, it’s now time to look back on the season that has been so far and in Part Two, the month of October as the fortunes of Slaven Bilic’s West Ham switched once more with winter 2017 arriving. October There would be two weeks of respite after September’s thrilling end for the Hammers, a late victory over Swansea City at the London Stadium, with Internationals taking centre-stage once more. Many Claret & Blue …

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Moyes dilemma as Chicharito switch rumours grow

West Ham are open to offers for Javier Hernandez who appears to have no future under David Moyes at the London Stadium. Rumours are doing the rounds that MLS club Los Angeles FC may be ready to give the Irons close to the £16 million they splashed out on what was seen as the summer marquee […]

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The Hammers Transfer Rumours Roundup: Moyes Eyes Midfielders As Reds Chase Lanzini

It’s that time of the year again, yes, the January Transfer Window is upon us as we delve into the speculative world of rumours and gossip to bring you a roundup of the very latest in West Ham United speculation, there are midfielders aplenty and a certain Anderlecht prodigy. Hammers Fail In Bid For Ireland Star It has been reported by TalkSport that West Ham have had a bid in the region of £5 million rejected by…

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Jelly Beans & Rice Pudding?

In the movie: ‘My Cousin Vinny’, Joe Pesci’s character talks about “The Yoots” when actually meaning “Youths” and just as he was initially misunderstood, I wonder are we misunderstanding ‘The Yoots’ within the West Ham United system? I’ve always been a steadfast advocate of youth development and bringing that talent forward into the first team. “If you’re good enough, you’re old enough!” After all, we are The Academy of Football aren’t we, but are we …

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Palace in Sakho talks with West Ham

Crystal Palace are in talks to sign Diafra Sakho from West Ham, Sky Sports News understands.

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West Brom’s Jake Livermore to escape FA punishment

West Brom and England midfielder Jake Livermore has, however, been gently reminded by the game’s disciplinary body that he cannot take the law into his own hands.

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PL trio interested in Arfield

Burnley midfielder Scott Arfield is attracting interest from Brighton, Crystal Palace and West Ham, according to Sky sources.

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Oxford decision will have to wait

West Ham will make no decision on Reece Oxford until David Moyes has given himself every chance to assess the central defender. Stories continue to swirl around that Borussia Monchengladbach are ready to make a £15 million bid which some outlets had reported and been turned down anyway. Thus the situation remains exactly the same as […]

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Jake Livermore: no FA action over altercation with West Ham fan

• West Brom player waded into crowd after remark about his son who died • FA tells Livermore not to repeat his actions, with safety in mind Jake Livermore will not face action from the Football Association after a remark directed towards him in relation to his baby son who died in 2014 prompted him to wade into the crowd at the London Stadium and become involved in an altercation with a West Ham United fan. Related: …

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No FA action against Livermore

The FA will not take any action against West Brom and England midfielder Jake Livermore after he confronted a fan at West Ham’s London Stadium earlier this month.

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‘Dendoncker can only leave for insane bid’ – Anderlecht determined to keep Man Utd & West Ham target

The Belgian side see the defensive midfielder as an important player as they look to defend their league title and hope to hold onto him this month

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Transfer news LIVE: Manchester United, Liverpool and more

The January transfer window is hotting as Premier League clubs up and down the country bid to strengthen their squads for the second half of the season. Follow all the news with Sportsmail.

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Striker’s wait for move set to go on

Diafra Sakho’s long awaited West Ham departure is still no closer to happening. The striker – who is currently claiming to be injured with a groin problem – has not attracted a single inquiry or offer thus far. The Hammers are ready to sell with a bottom line £10 million price tag being attached to […]

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Hammers hit with new hands off warning

Bournemouh boss Eddie Howe has warned West Ham again that they have no chance of taking nidfield target Harry Arter to the London Stadium. Arter has been tracked for weeks by the Hammers and they have had a reported bid turned down by the Cherries who have since issued a new hands-off warning. Howe said: “In my […]

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Report: Irons chase highly rated midfielder

WEST HAM are reported ready to move for Anderlecht’s Belgium international Leander Dendoncker. The midfielder played a major part in helping the Brussels club to last season’s title, and is set to play at the World Cup finals. Manchester United, City, Chelsea and Everton have all shown previous interest in the 22-year-old. Widespread reports in Belgium […]

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West Ham have low offer for Harry Arter “laughed off” – reliable journalist

West Ham United have had a bid for Harry Arter “laughed off” by Bournemouth, according to a reliable journalist. Football journalist Alan Nixon has reported via his Twitter account that West Ham United have submitted a “low” offer for Arter and Bournemouth are not going to entertain it. The Hammers are hoping to add a new […]

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Lineker’s smirk disappears as Beeb gamble backfires

By Allen Cummings Now the excitement of Sunday’s game has subsided (I jest of course), it’s perhaps time to consider who were the biggest losers after that less than scintillating draw. Was it West Ham? Was it Shrewsbury? Was it the BBC, (or the Biased Broadcasting Corporation as I like to call them. Travelling up […]

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Moyes set disappoint Germans on Oxford

David Moyes has told Borrusia Monchengladbch and FC Leipzig he’s not keen on selling his best young players. Borrussia are desperate to get Reece Oxford back to Germany with Sporting director Max Eberl making his enthusiasm for the 19 year old very obvious. Reece spent the first half of the season on loan at the Bundesliga […]

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West Ham set to make imminent decision on future of wanted duo

West Ham United will make a decision this week on the short term future of young duo Reece Burke and Josh Cullen, according to The London Evening Standard. Burke and Cullen have spent the first half of the season on loan at Bolton Wanderers in the Championship but they returned to take part in West […]

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Upbeat Hart knows what to expect

Joe Hart is looking forward to an FA Cup replay against Shrewsbury on home turf with a few back from injury and promises a “different game ” as a result. The League One outfit have been defeated just five times in 33 games this season and the keeper said: “They’ve got a lot of energy, are […]

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England international chased by West Ham and Southampton

West Ham United and Southampton are both mulling over moves for Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge after being alerted to his availability, according to ESPN. Sturridge has fallen down the pecking order under Jurgen Klopp with Roberto Firmino preferred to him in the centre forward role. And now it has emerged that Liverpool are willing to […]

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West Ham battle Valencia for 26-year-old and also consider move for his midfield partner

West Ham United’s search for a new central midfielder has seen them turn their attention towards Arsenal duo Francis Coquelin and Mohamed Elneny, according to Sky Sports News. Sky sources understand that David Moyes is considering a move for Coquelin or Elneny as he looks to provide competition for places in the middle of the […]

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Classic Match: Volume Ten: West Ham United 2-2 Manchester United January 2013

In the tenth edition of our Classic Match series, we dig deep in the archives to take you back in time to a memorable FA Cup Third Round tie from January past, just days after David Moyes’ Hammers were frustrated away from home by Shrewsbury Town in the same Competition in the present. Cast your minds back to the early New Year of 2013, “Impossible” by James Arthur was sitting on …

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West Ham edge closer to completing £12m deal for 25-year-old

West Ham United have moved closer to completing the signing of Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle United, according to an exclusive report by The Daily Express. West Ham are desperate to bring in a new central midfielder this summer and Shelvey is one of David Moyes’ top targets. Other possible options include Stoke City’s Joe Allen, […]

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Where Are They Now? Mauro Zarate

On one day, a simply world-class forward and on another, a striker inept for the standard of the Premier League, controversial Argentina youth International Mauro Zarate wore the famous Claret & Blue between the years of 2014 and 2016. But, what were his highlights at Upton Park? Why was his time in East London cut short amid an admirable run of form? And more importantly, where is he now? Mauro Zarate…

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