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ClaretandHugh can confirm that Diafra Sakho has indeed asked for a transfer. The club has confirmed to us that the early reports claiming he wants to leave and has now put in a transfer request are true but we were told : “His request means nothing.” The report initially broke via Sky Sports sources and […]

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Reports that Diafra Sakho has handed in a transfer request remain uncomfirmed but there is no issue that he and the club are involved a tense battle of wills. The striker – having missed the trip to the US because of a “sickness bug ” – is concerned at his immediate future with the determination […]

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West Ham have rejected the chance to send striker Enner Valencia on a season long loan to Lazio. Stories rose in the media earlier today that the Italian outfit had made an offer to take the Hammers striker on a permanent deal at around £8 million. But ClaretandHugh has learned that this was not the […]

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So much has been written about Dimi Payet’s future that you would imagine the subject had been exhausted. But one aspect hasn’t it’s this…who would want the 29 year old at any of the top four clubs. Forget Chelsea, they have Eden Hazard; forget Arsenal where Arsene Wenger has a rule on the over 30s […]

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Slaven Bilic has sent an assurance that after swapping texts with Dimi Payet the club’s maestro midfielder is “happy – our player.” Speaking to the Daily Mail he said: “As a club manager, when you have a player involved there is added interest and there is no doubt Dimitri Payet has been one of the stars […]

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West Ham co charman David Sullivan has been sent a near unanimous “don’t do it ” message from West Ham fans over the attempt to re-sign Carlos Tevez. Sullivan revealed yesterday  (Wed) that he had offered Carlos Tevez a package in excess of £150k a week to rejoin the Hammers. But the former hero claimed […]

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Aaron Cresswell has become the second Iron to extend his contract within the last 24 hours following Michail Antonio agreeing a new deal. The club announced today that the left back has agreed a one-year extension to his long-term contract which gives him another five years with the club. The 2015 Hammer of the Year […]

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Sometimes all you can do is heave a God almighty sigh and hold your head in disbelief. The Dimitri Payet saga has come to a point where unless you say “he will definitely 100 per cent stay” you are going to be abused all day long by a section of supporters. And that is an […]

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  ClaretandHugh can today reveal the official West Ham squad for the US tour to Seattle and North Carolina. James Tomkins is missing confrming that he is on the verge of leaving the club whilst Diafra Sakho will link up with the club later after suffering a sickness bug. Darren Randolph, Enner Valencia, Dimitri Payet, […]

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West Ham will not be signing Robin van Persie from Fenerbahce. The former Arsenal and Manchester United striker was heavily linked with the Irons in the media this morning but the rumour has no foundation at all. The 32 year old was offered to the club by agents along with several other clubs after deciding […]

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Thirty two year old Robin van Persie is at the centre of rumours that he has been offered to West Ham United after making it clear he wants a return to the Premier League. A report in the national media declares: “His representatives have offered him around to numerous clubs but the Dutch star is […]

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West Ham are not ruling out a further one year contract for James Collins when his latest deal comes to an end next summer. Although Ginge is rising 33 in August, the battling Welshman remained ahead of ‘on his way’ James Tomkins when fit last season and is hugely admired by boss Slaven Bilic. And […]

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West Ham are this morning being linked with a possible move for exciting Crystal Paace winger Yannick Bolasie as a reult of Andros Townsend’s switch to Selhurst Park. According to The Mirror the exciting DR Congo man interests the Irons although Palace have a £20 million price tag attached to him. However, the flaw in the […]

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Ok, the window is open but the big news is of an outgoing player rather than any arriving – James Tomkins. Our partners over at  Hammers Chat  have been watching every developent during the last days and here Geo and Tom – Gonzo is on his holidays – discuss all the latest news from the […]

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Only three teams scored more goals than West Ham’s 65 last season – Man City (71), Spuds (69) and champions Leicester City (68). We are next in line with 65 equalled only by Arsenal. But here’s the interesting thing. We are regularly being told we need a 20-25 goal a season striker at enormous expense and […]

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EXCLUSIVE by Hugh Southon David Gold has calmed growing worries among West Ham fans that Slaven Bilic could be tempted to take the England job were the FA to approach the club. Social media has been alive with the rumour since England’s shocking exit from Euro 2016 but in an exclusive interview with Claret and […]

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ClaretandHugh has learned this morning that Marseilles striker Michy Batshuayi  is now looking to be on his  way to Crystal Palace. The Guardian had reported last night (Mon)  Palace had agreed a fee of 38 million euros but that West Ham and Juventus were still hoping to get into the bidding war. However, over the […]

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One very significant West Ham related question was raised during commentary on the France/Republic game this afternoon. I can’t tell you who the commentator was as I take little notice of such things but after Darren Randolph had made a point blank second half save he said: “Darren Randoph…surely not to be West Ham second […]

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West Ham charman David Sullivan – like all other Premier League chairman – was this morning assessing the effets on how Britain’s decision to lave the European Union would affect the club’s finances and future. The markets have been rocked with the result of the referendim which also led to the near immediate resignation announcement […]

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Alexander Lacazette’s decision not to join the Hammers is a big blow but hopes remain high that we will find the man we need. It really is time we found such a player and it’s a chastening thought that we haven’t unearthed one since 85-86 when Frank McAvennie and Tony Cottee were wearing the claret […]

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West Ham have had no approaches and will not be selling Enner Valencia to Swansea. A morning report has been entirely rubbished by the Ecuadorian international’s joint agent Barry Silkman to ClaretandHugh within the last few minutes (Sun). The story appeared in the Sun this morning but Silkman – talking to us – said: “It’s […]

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David Gold agrees that the Hammers are very much contenders for serious glory next season and admits we’ll need to spend ‘big’ to do so.. The upbeat co chairman – a Twitter regular – believes that the Hammers will definitely be serious contenders for the Champions League next term. Despite David Sullivan’s determination to watch […]

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ClaretandHugh is delighted to welcome a fabulous new blogger – our pal from Anthony @WestHamSocial – the latest top name to team up with your favourite website. Our new CandH partner and blogger- will be appearing regularly as a writer for us this summer and next season – with a big new feature series of […]

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West Ham are listening to offers for James Tomkins but should they? The club has turned down two bids of £8 million and £9 million so far with insiders telling ClaretandHugh Slav is ready to let him go as he is unhappy with being on the bench. CandH Facebook members at https://www.facebook.com/groups/363174467150521/ have been giving […]

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So many rumors …such a frantic time of the year. With the opening of the transfer window approaching fast all sorts of stuff is being put out there –  some inspired guessing and occasionally  genuine news. Sorting the chaff from the wheat is a tough old call unless you know your sources well and which […]

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ClaretandHugh’s Facebook members have been responding to the new hyper Slav. The quietly spoken Irons boss has become the main man as a Euro 2016 pundit and his climb onto an ITV table to celebrate Dimi Payet’s second goal of the tournament was a sight to behold with Ian Wright reduced to helpless laughter. So […]

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