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Boleyn Ground: Almost gone but never forgotten

This was the sad picture of the Boleyn Ground yesterday when West Ham supporter Laura Stokoe passed on Green Street.  She posted the photo on Twitter saying: “This all but broke my heart today” Former West Ham striker David Cross was first to reply on social media saying “Mine too Laura. Mine too” Another supporter called Paul added […]

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Premier League free agents

John Terry, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Jesus Navas are among the list of Premier League players to become free agents as of July 1.

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West Ham want Koln’s Modeste

West Ham are in talks to sign Anthony Modeste from Cologne, according to Sky sources.

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Bookies install Leeds United as shock outsiders to land West Ham United flop

Robert Snodgrass is seemingly surplus to requirements at West Ham United. After joining in January 2017, Snodgrass has failed to live up to expectations and a string of disappointing displays have cast doubt over his future. Indeed, West Ham are ready to sell him just six months after buying him from Hull, according to The […]

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West Ham striker bids of £44m rejected

According to Jason Burt in the Telegraph,  West Ham have failed in club record bids for the Cologne striker Anthony Modeste and the Villarreal forward Cedric Bakambu. Telegraph Sport says that the Hammers has made offers of 25million euros (£22million) for each of the two forward players which is more than the £20.7m they paid […]

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"He obviously wasn’t watching last season" – West Ham fans react to David Gold’s comments

Co-owner David Gold appeared on talkSport yesterday to discuss West Ham United and the summer transfer window. David Gold was on the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast radio show talking listeners through West Ham’s plans for the upcoming transfer window. During his interview, Gold rubbished rumours linking West Ham with a move for Jack Wilshere as […]

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Possible Oliver Giroud breakthrough

Arsenal are said to be close to agreeing on a deal to sign former West Ham transfer target Alexandre Lacazette from Lyon. Lacazette’s move is expected to be for a club-record fee of around £50m. Last season Lacazette was at his most prolific as he found the net 28 times in Ligue 1, a tally bettered […]

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West Ham, Everton and Spurs lurking as Premier League striker refuses new contract

West Ham United are one of a number of clubs ready to swoop for Andre Gray after his contract discussions with Burnley hit a snag, The Daily Mail is reporting. Andre Gray is set to enter the final year of his contract with Burnley and the marksman wants a major wage increase. Andre Gray currently […]

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Loyal Walcott to stay at Arsenal

Reports claim that Wenger as no intention of selling Theo Walcott to West Ham or anyone else this summer as he remains firmly part of his plans for next season. Walcott is the current longest serving player at Arsenal having joined as a 16-year-old and he keen to see out his career at the Gunners. […]

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West Ham ready to lock horns with Premier League trio in battle to sign Serie A star

AC Milan star Suso is the latest name to be linked with a move to West Ham United. According to The International Business Times, AC Milan midfielder Suso is attracting attention from West Ham and a trio of other Premier League clubs. Tottenham Hotspur are thought to be the favourites to sign Suso. However, West […]

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West Ham chairman responds to speculation linking the Hammers with Arsenal man

West Ham United’s joint chairman David Gold appeared on talkSPORT yesterday to discuss the transfer situation in East London. During the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast radio show, David Gold played down rumours which linked West Ham with a move for Jack Wilshere. Jack Wilshere is likely to be available for transfer this summer. If promised a […]

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Lewin orders medical shakeup at West Ham

West Ham’s new Head of Medical Services Gary Lewin is understood to have already started a shake-up of his medical team with one club doctor reportedly already gone from his staff. It is understood that Dr. Tamim Khanbhai -the Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine at Homerton University Hospital Foundation Trust – is no longer employed […]

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West Ham set to launch club record bid for Premier League striker

According to football journalist Sam Inkersole, West Ham United have made huge strides in their pursuit of Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho. Kelechi Iheanacho is thought to be available for transfer this summer after falling behind Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus in the pecking order at Manchester City. Pep Guardiola is ready to sell Kelechi […]

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Angelo Ogbonna commits to West Ham with new five-year deal

Italy international Angelo Ogbonna has signed a new five-year deal at West Ham, the Premier League side announced on Friday. The new contract ties Ogbonna to the club until the summer of 2022.

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Ogbonna signs new five year contract

Angelo Ogbonna has signed a new long-term deal with West Ham which sees him commit his future to the Club until 2022. The centre-back, who signed for the Club in 2015 from Italian champions Juventus, has put pen-to-paper on a five-year deal ahead of the Hammers’ second campaign at London Stadium. The defender has already returned […]

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Ogbonna signs new West Ham deal

Angelo Ogbonna has signed a new five-year contract with West Ham.

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Transfer Rumours: Hammers Continue To Struggle In Striker Quest

Giroud move on the cards It has been reported by The Daily Mail in the last few days that our interest in Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud is still very much alive. The 30-year-old has been linked with a move to several clubs including Lyon and Marseille back in his native France, but it is understood that we are leading the race for his signature. However, it’s understood that the front man won’t come cheap …

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Greatest XI: Left Midfield

John Sissons 1962-1970 263 Apps A product of the youth system, Sissons was a schoolboy star playing for his county Middlesex and England schoolboys as an inside forward. Ron Greenwood switched him to be an out an out winger with some success. Sissons would go on to play 263 times for the club including the clubs first FA Cup win in 1964 in which he became the youngest scorer in a Wembley FA Cup Final and the second youngest player to play…

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West Ham co-chairman Gold: ‘We need experienced strikers’

West Ham United are focused on adding quality strikers to the squad as their current forwards continue to struggle with recurring injury problems, the club’s joint-chairman David Gold has said.

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Fletcher on his future

Ashley Fletcher remains dedicated to showing himself as a first team player as his futurecomes under scrutiny at West Ham The young striker has been linked with a move away from the club this summer  aas the Hammers look to make bid summer signings up front. But Fletcher remains entirely unfazed declaring: “It was the same […]

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Poll: Fans deliver Cresswell v Masuaku verdict

West Ham fans appear to fancy the prospect of Arthur Masuaku starting the season ahead on the Hammers international Aaron Cresswell. Masuaku was outstanding when replacing the Hammers England international when called up by Slaven Bilic last season although the former Hammer of the Year ended the season in excellent form. However, the  24 year […]

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West Ham handed very short odds on signing £21.25m-rated AC Milan wonderkid

Online bookmakers Unibet have named West Ham as one of the shock favourites to sign AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, according to OddsChecker. The 18-year-old Italy international has recently alerted a number of Europe’s elite clubs after refusing to sign an improved deal at AC Milan, a decision that came under increased criticism from the […]

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Report: Hammers and Spurs interested in Hernandez

West Ham and Spurs are claimed to be holding a keen interest in Javier Hernandez according to  German newspaper Bild. The former Manchester United hitman is out of contract with Bayer Leverkusen hitman next summer and it is claimed the club could entertain offers for the 29-year-old. The newspaper adds that he could even be […]

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London Stadium flags replace by screens

London Stadium owners have installed a new continuous LED banner advertising screen across the gaps between the lower and upper tiers where supporters flags hung last season. Operators London Stadium 185 say they are open to the idea of displaying digital flags on the new advertising LED ribbon in the middle tier and they say screen space will be […]

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West Ham identify Onyekuru alternative, £12.5m bid imminent

West Ham’s are preparing a move for Colombian attacker José Izquierdo, according to a source close to WestHamWorld.co.uk. José Izquierdo currently plays for Club Brugge in the Jupiler Pro League in Belgium and in 34 senior appearances, where he has racked up over 2,500 minutes, he has scored 16 goals. The attacker netted in Club […]

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Giroud told it would be difficult to leave Arsenal ‘caviar’ for ‘egg lumps’ in France

Rene Girard worked with the powerful frontman during their time together at Montpellier and believes it would be tough to leave English riches behind

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