Manuel Pellegrini took charge of his first training session with West Ham United in Switzerland on Tuesday.
Posted on 04 July 2018.
Manuel Pellegrini took charge of his first training session with West Ham United in Switzerland on Tuesday.
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Posted on 03 July 2018.
West Ham United – always at the centre of transfer speculation across Europe it seems – are now reported to have tabled an ‘official offer’ for Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic. The 24 year Croatian is usually deployed as a central midfielder or deep lying play maker but having been under-used – in his terms […]
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Posted on 02 July 2018.
Lazio president Claudio Lotito has made it clear that Felipe Anderson and any other players will be sold on his terms … and nobody’s else’s. The Hammers have been in talks for weeks over Anderson and the Lazio supremo has now made his first public announcement which doesn’t sound like great news for the Hammers. […]
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Posted on 02 July 2018.
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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Posted on 01 July 2018.
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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Posted on 30 June 2018.
Italian media claim Lazio’s President Claudio Lotito met with West Ham United officials last night as an agreement for Felipe Anderson to move to the Hammers draws ever closer to completion. According to Italian website Tutto Mercato, Lotito met West Ham representatives last night. The Sullivan family flew out to Italy on a private plane from London […]
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Posted on 30 June 2018.
Manuel Pellegrini has formally announced the makeup of his West Ham backroom staff. The Chilean will be assisted by his long-time number two Ruben Cousillas and coach Enzo Maresca, while the former Real Madrid and Liverpool goalkeeper coach Xavi Valero will take over Chris Woods’ role. Fitness coach Jose Cabello will be reunited with Pellegrini […]
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Posted on 29 June 2018.
Łukasz Fabiański and Cheik Kouate will be given another two weeks rest after exiting the World Cup in Russia. Poland finished bottom of Group H despite a win over Japan yesterday in which Fabiański played the full 90 minutes. Senegal were also knocked out after finished in third place of Group H after a one-nil loss to […]
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Posted on 26 June 2018.
Former West Ham transfer target Javier Pastore has landed in Rome to complete a €20 million (£18m) move to Roma. A video has emerged of him arriving in Italy to take his medical. The Argentine has been looking for a move away from Paris Saint-Germain all summer after being limited to just 14 starts in Ligue […]
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Posted on 24 June 2018.
Injured Manuel Lanzini has decided to dye his hair blonde such like Hammer of the year Marko Arknautovic. Lanzini is recovering from surgery by Dr Ramon Cugat on his torn anterior cruciate ligaments. He has been staying at Hospital Quirón Barcelona in Spain under the watchful eye West Ham’s new head of medical, Richard Collinge. Lanzini became […]
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Posted on 24 June 2018.
Mexico all-but secured safe passage to the round of 16 for a seventh straight World Cup as they eased to victory over South Korea in Rostov.
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Posted on 21 June 2018.
So far so good! Not many – wherever they find themselves in attitude towards the board – would argue that there’s been much wrong with the way business has been done so far this summer. However, there’s a way to go before anybody should start going over the top about what sort of season lies […]
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Posted on 16 June 2018.
There is further confusion over the state of negotiations to sign Felipe Anderson with the Italian media now saying West Ham and Lazio are over £8.7m apart in their valuations of the Brazilian midfielder. La Gazzetta Dello Sport is saying Lazio President Claudio Lotito is demanding €45m (£39.4m) plus a 20% sell on fee for Anderson. The report […]
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Posted on 16 June 2018.
Bookmakers Sky Bet make West Ham outsiders to sign Jack Grealish, James Maddison, William Carvalho, Jean Michael Seri or Jack Butland. Villa midfielder Jack Grealish has been linked to media reports to West Ham but bookies make him a 20/1 outsider to join the Irons with Spurs the 5/6 odds-on favourites. Free agent William Carvalho […]
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Posted on 16 June 2018.
West Ham continue to search for midfield recruits in the summer transfer window and continue to see the name of one midfielder linked with a move to the London Stadium. Reports linking Anderlecht ace Leander Dendoncker with a move to West Ham first arose in January, with the Belgium international disappointed to miss out on […]
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Posted on 13 June 2018.
West Ham are continuing to talk to Swansea over a deal for central defender Alfie Mawson after being given the thumbs up by boss Manuel Pellegrini. ClaretandHugh has learned that the new manager was told of all possible targets whom the club had tracking on his arrival at the club and he has agreed that […]
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Posted on 12 June 2018.
West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini is eyeing significant reinforcements to the side he inherited at the London Stadium, where midfield is a key area. The Hammers have been linked with a number of names from across European football as they search to improve their depth in the middle of the field, with the need for […]
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Posted on 11 June 2018.
West Ham are set for a wealth of transfer activity this summer but not all of the reports that arise will prove to be genuine. The Hammers are widely stated to be in the market for a new first-choice goalkeeper after seeing Joe Hart endure a difficult spell at the club on-loan from Manchester City. […]
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Posted on 05 June 2018.
With the departure of James Collins and concerns over Winston Reid’s injury record, the centre back position is an area Manuel Pellegrini is reportedly prioritising over the summer transfer window. A number of defender names have been linked in the media to this position including Barcelona’s Marlon Santos, Leeds Pontus Jansson, Stoke’s Ryan Shawcross, Genoa’s Armando Izzo, Swansea’s Alfie Mawson, West Brom’s Johnny Evans […]
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Posted on 04 June 2018.
Javier Pastore’s move to West Ham is unlikely to happen at this stage due to the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder’s wage demands, according to Sky sources.
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Posted on 04 June 2018.
West Ham’s first major signing of the summer transfer window could be right around the corner, as the Hammers push towards the services of a player they’ve chased for months. It’s widely reported that Manuel Pellegrini will bolster his ranks with the addition of Fulham full-back Ryan Fredericks, who is rapidly approaching the end of […]
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Posted on 04 June 2018.
West Ham’s summer is set to be a busy one as Manuel Pellegrini looks to rejuvenate the side he inherited at the London Stadium but it’s not going to be an easy task. The Hammers are seeking defensive reinforcements after a shaky campaign last term, especially following the news that James Collins will leave when […]
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Posted on 04 June 2018.
West Ham target Felipe Anderson is now being linked with Leicester City and Southampton. According to Tuttosport the 25 year old Lazio winger – who is very much on the Irons radar – could be sold because of the Serie A outfit missing out on a Champions League place next season after finishing fifth last […]
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Posted on 02 June 2018.
West Ham are not making strikers a priority in the Summer transfer window. Pellegrini wants to prioritise the right back position (Ryan Fredericks) followed by two centre-backs (Possibly Marlon Santos and or Armando Izzo) A goalkeeper will be another priority with rumours of a tentative enquiry for Jack Butland plus Reims goalkeeper Edouard Mendy and Manchester United keeper […]
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Posted on 01 June 2018.
The third episode from the new series of our Transfer Talk podcast is here!
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