Last season saw a number of questionable transfers as a result of both a poor summer and January window. Players such as Nordveit, Fernandes, Snodgrass, Fletcher and Fonte arrived and did little to impact the team. That’s not even mentioning the likes of Arbeloa, Tore or Calleri. This has left us with an awkward situation in that we have a number of year-old players that could be shown the door in the coming months. Having a look at the …
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West Ham’s Summer Cleaning
Posted on 11 June 2017.
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Hammers feature as internationals take centre stage
Posted on 11 June 2017.
Manu makes Argentina debut Our Argentine midfielder Manuel Lanzini made his debut for the national side in a friendly against Brazil on Friday afternoon at The Melbourne Cricket Ground. The 24 year-old came on as an 81st minute sub for Ever Benega as a Gabriel Mercado goal was enough for Lanzini’s teammates to see off their South American rivals in front of a 90,000 strong crowd down under. ‘The Jewell’ becomes only the fourth Hammer to make their senior Argentina debut with…
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Hammers new home kit “leaked”
Posted on 11 June 2017.
The secret is out – allegedly. Pictures if what is claimed to be the new Irons home kit for the new season are circulating on line and whilst we can’t vouch for their accuracy if true it ain’t bad at all. The kit is being so regularly “leaked” year on year that one wonders whether […]
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Leaked – West Ham’s new 17/18 home shirt is a absolute stunner
Posted on 11 June 2017.
It can’t be long now before West Ham reveal the home shirt for the coming 17/18 season. It’s normally around mid-to-late June that they make the announcement but someone, somewhere appears to have already put the Umbro strip on sale. In a similar scenario to last season, where the home shirt was found on sale […]
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Report: Hammers beat Arsenal to youngster
Posted on 11 June 2017.
West Ham are reportedly close to signing of Henry Onyekuru with the Daily Mail claiming the Hammers have convinced the youngster to snub Arsenal. The report claims talks with the are continuing over the fee which will be linked to the 20-year-old gaining his work permit. Onyekuru has apparently been convinced by West Ham that […]
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Hart loan speculation emerges AGAIN!
Posted on 11 June 2017.
New reports that the Hammers are ready to launch a loan deal arrangement for Joe Hart are wide of the mark. The report claims that with Manchester City wanting the England keeper off the books, the Hammers are ready to launch a loan deal this term and pay the stopper’s £100k wages with a view […]
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Report: Irons set for Giroud raid
Posted on 10 June 2017.
West Ham are tonight being reported as ready to make a move for Olivier Giroud. The striker has made it clear recently he won’t settle for another year with such limited playing time” at the Emirates. He fell out of favour last season when Alexis Sanchez was often preferred through the middle, and Arsene Wenger went […]
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Iheanacho speaks on summer move to Irons
Posted on 10 June 2017.
Kelechi Iheanacho has cooled talk of him making a move to West Ham or anywhere else. The Manchester City striker has been linked with the Irons for several weeks and our insiders have made it clear he is a target. With the summer transfer market now open, serious talks can start but the Irons have […]
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Committed Obiang ready for Rush Green return
Posted on 10 June 2017.
Dedicated Hammer Pedro Obiang is returning to Rush Green “in a few days” to ensure he is 10 per cent fit for the pre-season. The midfielder explained: “I’m coming back to Rush Green to continue my fitness work in a few days because I have to work for to be ready for the fifth of July. […]
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Obiang to step up recovery
Posted on 10 June 2017.
West Ham midfielder Pedro Obiang will step up his recovery from ankle surgery next week in a bid to be fit for the start of pre-season.
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West Ham target Iheanacho: I want to stay and fight for my Man City spot
Posted on 10 June 2017.
The Hammers are interested in landing the striker, Goal understands, but he is keen to remain at the Etihad Stadium
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Hammers speak on Chelsea “target”
Posted on 10 June 2017.
EXCLUSIVE Claret and Hugh has learned this afternoon that reports linking Bertrand Traore with the club are some way wide of the mark. We reported this morning that reports had emerged in the general media claiming that the club were looking seriously in the youngster direction. He enjoyed a great season with Ajax on loan […]
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Hammers target opens up on terms he requires
Posted on 10 June 2017.
Hammers and Gooners target Henry Onyekuru has explained he could turn his back on both clubs as he bids for serious playing time. The Irons have been strongly linked with the Nigerian who hit the net 22 times in Belgium for KAS Eupen and said: “The first and most important thing for a player is to […]
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Irons examine defender’s future
Posted on 10 June 2017.
West Ham will consider Sam Byram’s long term future during next season following the arrival of hugely experienced Pablo Zabaleta. The £4 million signing from Leeds was believed to be a player for the following season when he arrived at the club in the 2016 transfer window but proved himself unable to step up when […]
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Irons look at second Chelsea striker
Posted on 10 June 2017.
West Ham continue to keep their eyes focused on Chelsea as they look to sign the striker they so badly need. With Michy Batshuayi still very much on their minds, they are now also looking at £17million rated Bertrand Traore. They are reported this morning to be very much on the 21 year old’s case […]
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"He’s just not good enough" – West Ham fans react to winger’s announcement on his future
Posted on 09 June 2017.
Amid widespread speculation on his future, Robert Snodgrass has revealed that he wishes to stay at West Ham United this summer. The Daily Mail are reporting that Robert Snodgrass is determined to stay with West Ham and prove his doubters wrong. West Ham snapped up the Scotland international in a multi-million pound move in the January […]
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"Another Gokhan Tore", "We need another flair player" – West Ham fans torn on Turkish target
Posted on 09 June 2017.
West Ham United have been linked with a move for Besiktas midfielder Oguzhan Ozyakup, according to recent reports coming from the Turkish media. Ozyakup – who is also a target for Premier League duo Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur – has emerged as a top target for the Hammers, according to what sources close to Besiktas have […]
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West Ham pre-season to be low key
Posted on 09 June 2017.
West Ham won’t be travelling thousands of miles or playing in flashy tournaments against big named teams pre-season. Slaven Bilic has told the board he isn’t interested in commercially attractive offers for West Ham to play in Asia or America and has instead requested the squad will stay in Europe to prepare. West Ham will next […]
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Lanzini beats Brazil
Posted on 09 June 2017.
Argentina secured a deserved 1-0 win over Brazil via a goal from Gabriel Mercado with West Ham’s Manuel Lanzini coming on as a late substitute to make his debut. Granted Brazil was missing several stars including Neymar, but both sides had a crack in a physical contest in front of 95,569 fans at the MCG in […]
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Premier League free transfers: Terry Chelsea exit official
Posted on 09 June 2017.
Premier League clubs have confirmed their retained lists for next season – with players missing knowing they are out of contract this summer and have been released.
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West Ham set to rival Arsenal and Tottenham for £13m international star
Posted on 09 June 2017.
West Ham United have joined the race to sign Oguzhan Ozyakup, according to sources close to Turkish Football. A report by Turkish Football is claiming that West Ham United will rival Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur as they attempt to snap up Oguzhan Ozyakup. West Ham are hoping to prise the Turkish international star away by […]
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West Ham midfielder issues message about his future amid interest from PL rivals
Posted on 09 June 2017.
West Ham United winger Robert Snodgrass has recently been attracting attention from Brighton and Hove Albion but he has vowed to stay and fight for his future at the London Stadium, The Daily Mail is reporting. Robert Snodgrass only joined West Ham in the January transfer window, making the switch from Hull City where he […]
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Hammers linked to new striker target
Posted on 09 June 2017.
West Ham and Arsenal target Henry Onyekuru is reported to have claimed he will only join a club where he is guaranteed first team football next season. The Irons are keen on the striker but it is extremely unlikely that boss Slaven Bilic will be ready to concede to such a demand. Meanwhile Sky Sports […]
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The Greatest XI – The Centre-Halves
Posted on 09 June 2017.
Bobby Moore 1958-1974 – 646 Apps What can be said about Bobby Moore that hasn’t already been said? West Ham and England Captain through both the clubs and the country’s most successful periods. Moore made his first team debut in 1958 and by the time he left for Fulham in 1974 he had amassed an amazing 646 appearances in the Claret and Blue, captaining the club for over a decade. Immaculate in appearance and play, he is held in such esteem by those who…
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Released PL players
Posted on 09 June 2017.
Premier League clubs are announcing on Friday which players they are releasing now the 2016/17 season has finished.
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Arsenal target Onyekuru prepared to snub ‘big clubs’ in favour of game time
Posted on 09 June 2017.
The Nigeria international admits to having attracted interest from England, Germany and France but has warned that he will not move for the sake of it
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