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Championship side edging towards deal for West Ham outcast

West Ham are looking to significantly rejuvenate their attacking lines this summer and it is likely to lead to some departures from the London Stadium. The Hammers look set to wave goodbye to Jordan Hugill on a temporary basis, despite only landing his services in the January transfer window, and a return to the Championship […]

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Premier League side prepare deal for West Ham favourite

It is all change at the London Stadium this summer and West Ham fans have already had to wave goodbye to one fan favourite. The Hammers decided not to renew the contract of experienced Wales defender James Collins, allowing him to leave on a free transfer, but could be set to face off against the […]

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PL retained/released lists

With July 1 marking the official end of many players’ contracts, we take a look at just who has been released from their clubs and who will be remaining for the 2018/19 season.

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West Ham alerted to availability of experienced Premier League attacker

West Ham have focused mostly on defensive additions in the transfer market thus far but Manuel Pellegrini is preparing to shift his focus towards further attacking areas. The Guardian states the Hammers have become alerted to the mass exodus set to occur at Premier League rivals Everton, who are looking to offload a host of players […]

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Report: Anderson to take law into his own hands

Felipe Anderson is reported this afternoon as being ready to slap in a transfer request with Lazio still knocking back every Hammers bid to sign him. The latest twist comes after a month of negotiations which have developed into a total stalemate despite the Hammers slapping £35 million on the table. Now according to new […]

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Photos: Hammers undergo medical and fitness screening

Pablo Zabaleta has a blood sample taken Arthur Masuaku undergoes musculoskeletal testing at Rush Green Pedro Obiang in movement tests Ryan Fredericks in flexibility testing Mark Noble has a blood sample taken Aaron Cresswell undergoes Cardiac tests Issa Diop undergoes fitness testing on exercise bike

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West Ham target move for excelling World Cup defender

Like many clubs across world football this summer, West Ham have been keeping close tabs on the World Cup in Russia and could now be set to move for a target. Reports cited by Claret & Hugh state the Hammers are interested in the services of Russia defender Ilya Kutepov, who has featured in the entirety of […]

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West Ham squad return to Rush Green

The West Ham squad returned to Rush Green this morning to be weighed and tested after their holidays. After the weigh-in and measurements by medical staff, under the guidance of new head of Medical Richard Collinge and his team. They will undergo extensive fitness testing which forms the part of every pre-season. The first team will […]

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Marko Arnautovic given extra time off

Marko Arnautovic will not be joining his team-mates on the plane to Switzerland late this afternoon. The Hammer of the year has an extra week of holiday after three International friendlies in 12 days at the end of May and early July. Austria faced Russia on 30th May beating them 1-0 before beating Germany 2-1 […]

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West Ham face fight in market to land highly-rated defender

West Ham continue to eye recruits to bolster their defensive line but a stern battle could be on the cards for Manuel Pellegrini’s side. The Daily Mail states newly-promoted Wolves have joined the chase for long-term Hammers target Alfie Mawson, who has been pursued since the January transfer window. West Ham are currently deciding on which […]

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West Ham could miss out as rivals plot £11m move for defender

West Ham have placed a lot of focus in rejuvenating their defensive line so far this summer but Manuel Pellegrini may be set to miss out on one target. The Daily Mail states Southampton have joined the chase for Barcelona defender Marlon Santos and are preparing an £11m move to beat the Hammers to his services. […]

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West Ham offered services of experienced international winger

West Ham have been busy in the first month of the summer transfer window and, having placed a focus on defence, are now chasing recruits in more attacking areas. The Hammers were overly reliant on Player of the Year Marko Arnautovic last season, who scored 11 Premier League goals, and saw Javier Hernandez struggle in […]

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Alexander-Arnold, Foden and Kluivert nominated for Golden Boy 2018 award alongside Mbappe

After a breakthrough season with Liverpool that ended with a Champions League final appearance, Trent Alexander-Arnold has been included, alongside Manchester City starlet Phil Foden.

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West Ham make bid for Plea

West Ham United have reportedly made a £27m bid for Nice forward Alassane Plea, but could face competition from other Premier League clubs for the 25-year-old’s services.

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Report: Former Irons target to join Saints

Reports this morning that West Ham have been beaten to the signature of Barcelona’s Marlon give the impression the Hammers were genuinely after the player in recent weeks. However, the club dropped all interest in the player weeks ago and focused their attention instead on former Toulouse star Issa Diop who has since arrived at […]

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Not guilty plea from Hammers

West Ham have NOT made a £27m bid for Nice striker Alassane Plea. Sky Sports claimed that the Hammers had lodged a formal bid while they added that Newcastle, Fulham and Spurs are also all on the hunt for the services of the 25-year-old French forward, who scored 20 goals last season. It is understood […]

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Chicharito decides to copy Arnautovic, Lanzini and Messi

Hammer Javier Hernandez has been the latest West Ham player to dye his hair blonde copying his West Ham teammates Marko Arnautovic and Manuel Lanzini. The trend amongst footballers started in the summer of 1998 when the World Cup was held in France. The Romanian national team captured the hearts of many due to a slight […]

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Four players finally leave West Ham

James Collins officially ended his employment as a Hammer yesterday and is now a free agent as he woke up today. Most football contracts and loans run until 30th June and the same was true for Joe Hart, Patrice Evra and Joao Mario who all ended their West Ham stints with the club yesterday. Mario’s last […]

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Anderson not on his way to West Ham just yet

Photos of Felipe Anderson at an airport on Instagram this evening together with the Brazilain saying his goodbyes on Twitter do not mean the 25-year-old is London bound just yet Claret and Hugh have learnt The Lazio midfielder has been on holiday in Brazil for the past two weeks and was saying goodbye to his […]

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Hammers target snubs club training camp

West Brom’s Craig Dawson – who has been on the Hammers central defensive wish list – has snubbed a close season club training camp in Portugal as he bids to get away from the Hawthorns. According to The Mirror he and keeper Ben Foster are training on their own at West Brom’s HQ after refusing […]

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No ‘untouchables’ as boss re-shapes the Irons

One thing is quickly becoming clear at West Ham and it’s very good news – there are no longer going to be any ‘untouchables’ in a Manuel Pellegrini set-up. Already it has become clear that like David Moyes before him, the manager is determined to re-shape the defence where Issa Diop has arrived, James Collins […]

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Cavani ends Mario’s World Cup hopes

Joao Mario’s World Cup is over after Edinson Cavani sent Uruguay into a World Cup quarter-final against France with two goals of the highest order eliminating Portugal.

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Manuel Pellegrini and his team are ready to start

West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini posted a photo of himself with his new backroom team yesterday from his personal twitter account saying ‘Every Picture tells a story….We are ready to start” The first team squad along with a number of Academy players will fly out to Switzerland on Monday afternoon with Manuel Pellegrini and his new […]

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Hammers say ‘thanks but no thanks’ for central defender

West Ham have inquired about a move for Lyon’s Brazilian defender Marcelo but have been shocked at the price being demanded. The 31 year old – who switched from Beskitas to the French Ligue 1 club last season was seen as the second central defender the Hammers required. Having moved from the Turkish club last […]

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West Ham have signed a real bright light

West Ham are today claimed to have signed an absolute gem in France under 21 international Isa Diop. A top Ligue 1 expert Jonathon Johnson has been discussing the youngster who joined the Irons for £21 million after starring at Toulouse. He said: He has a number of years experience in Ligue 1 for one […]

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Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal close in on £25m deal for Lucas Torreira

Stay right here with Sportsmail’s live blog for all the latest action in the transfer market from across the Premier League and around Europe. The summer window is set to slam shut on August 9.

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