West Ham are continuing their efforts to sort a deal out with Declan Rice’s new advisers ahead of the season. But if they can’t – having been talking over the last couple of weeks – they will wait until the turn of the year before trying again. Having appointed a new agent, Declan finds himself […]
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Rice contract update
Posted on 17 July 2018.
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West Ham to carry our upgrade on training centre with boss Pellegrini unimpressed with facilities
Posted on 17 July 2018.
New manager Manuel Pellegrini was less than impressed with the facilities and work is to start imminently as West Ham have planning permission to work on the 29-acre site.
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West Ham Podcast: Summer Transfer Discussion
Posted on 17 July 2018.
The Moore Than Just A Podcast crew is back this week recording another closed season podcast episode discussing the latest summer transfer news including the signing of Felipe Anderson and Fabian Balbuena and a roundup of the Summer transfer business. Listen to Claret and Hugh Associate editor Sean Whetstone, Nigel Kahn and guest presenter West […]
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Newham decision to loan London Stadium £40m was flawed
Posted on 17 July 2018.
An independent report into the £40m loan made by Newham council to fund the London Stadium has criticised former Newham Mayor Sir Robin Wales and his administration claiming they ignored warnings and financial advice that the London Stadium business was seriously flawed. The report highlights that the final decision to invest £40 million of taxpayers […]
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Hammers ‘target’ interests three PL clubs
Posted on 17 July 2018.
Brazilian international Bernard – in whom the Hammers ended their interest a month ago on account of his personal terms – looks set for a move to the Premier League. The free agent is reported to have an opportunity of joining Arsenal, Liverpool or Everton but won’t come cheap if he sticks by the £200k […]
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Irons get big boost for Liverpool clash
Posted on 17 July 2018.
The Irons this morning received a big boost when learning that Liverpool look certain to be without four key players for the opening game of the season at Anfield. The Liverpool Echo reports that manager Jurgen Klopp will be giving the quartet an extended break after their World Cup endeavours and that they look certain […]
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Hammers could spend over £200m on signings
Posted on 17 July 2018.
West Ham could spend up to £209m on the seven new incoming players this summer over the next five years. That is the incredible estimate when taking into account transfer, add-ons, signing on and agents fees together with wages and bonuses over the life of each players contract. West Ham could end up paying £108m […]
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London Stadium consultants rake in thousands
Posted on 17 July 2018.
Consultants employed by London Stadium owner London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) are raking in thousands while the stadium continues to make massive losses. Last year, LLDC appointed a retail restructuring consultant called Alan Fort to be the Stadium’s Chief Restructuring Officer. A freedom of information request from Claret and Hugh has revealed his contract with the stadium […]
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Top strikers in last year of deals who could tempt ‘Pelle’
Posted on 17 July 2018.
Manuel Pellegrini would have no shortage of strikers entering the final year of their current deals were he to try bringing in extra cover up front. Whilst – as reported – he will give Michail Antonio – plenty of opportunity to prove himself, there remain some targets who would not only provide top cover but […]
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Hammers target signs new deal with his club
Posted on 16 July 2018.
Newcastle’s Jamaal Lascelles is to remain at the Toon and thus confirmed that West Ham’s big business has all been done. The defender was at the centre of a £25 million bid by the Irons but has now committed himself the Tyneside outfit after it looked – at least for a while – that he […]
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Pellegrini studies the striker options
Posted on 16 July 2018.
Manuel Pellegrini wants to take a good look at Michael Antonio before he makes any decision on the player and that could delay any departure – should he decide on that – until January AT LEAST! The manager is having to decide whether to look for a back-up striker to Marko Arnautovic and Chicharito or […]
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Balbuena’s high ambitions
Posted on 16 July 2018.
South American’s and West Ham have often been a decent mix and new boy Fabian Balbuena is hoping he will be one of those who follows what has often been a successful tradition. In his first inteview he declared: “The South Americans that played here have always left a good impression, like both Tevez and [Javier] Mascherano, […]
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Mario tipped for a return to the Premier League
Posted on 16 July 2018.
Former Hammer Joao Mario played in all of Portgual’s games at the World Cup putting him on how on the world’s largest footballing stage. The 25-year-old has made 40 appearances for his country and last season made 14 Serie A appearances prior to his move to West Ham in which he made 13 Premier League […]
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Masuaku can see the next level
Posted on 16 July 2018.
Arthur Masuaku was chuffed to get 90 minutes under his belt on Saturday against Wycombe Wanderers declaring: “I’m the kind of player who the more I play the more I feel good in my body and my stamina. “Me and Pedro (Obiang) played the whole game, so hopefully I can keep going in this way and […]
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New arrivals may not be quite over
Posted on 16 July 2018.
West Ham’s major transfer business has been done as we reported over the weekend but don’t be surprised if one or two more players appear before transfer deadline day. Manuel Pellegrini is still taking a good look at his squad and we are hearing that a couple of fringe players and a back up striker […]
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Novelty wears thin for London Stadium
Posted on 16 July 2018.
The novelty value for Athletics at the London Stadium appears to be wearing extremely thin as less than 30,000 fans attended the Athletics 2018 World Cup over the weekend. Organisers were hoping to attract the capacity 56,000 but struggled to sell tickets on a weekend that clashed with Wimbledon and the FIFA World Cup. Pictures from […]
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Keepers to battle it out for number one spot
Posted on 16 July 2018.
Adrian has been told by Manual Pellegrini there will be no automatic number one keeper choice despite forking out over £7m for former Swansea keeper Łukasz Fabiański. Adrian has been told to fight for his place and that form will dictate who starts in between the sticks. Fabiański remains on holiday after finishing his international duty with Poland […]
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Video: West Ham’s gone mental – don’t miss this!
Posted on 16 July 2018.
uite honestly West Ham has simply gone mental. And in this video, Gonzo speaks of his astonishment at the things that have been going on at the club this summer. World class manager? transfer record smashed by a distance and so much more – this really is not what we are used to at our […]
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Pelle makes his mind up on Cresswell
Posted on 15 July 2018.
Manuel Pellegrini has finalised his defensive reinforcement plans and has decided that Aaron Creswell has a big part to play in his plans this season. The left back was thought by some to be uncertain with the arrival of the new boss but ClaretandHugh has learned that the former Hammer of the Year is the […]
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Official: Felipe Anderson announced as Hammer
Posted on 15 July 2018.
West Ham have finally confirmed the Club record signing of Lazio attacking midfielder Felipe Anderson. Anderson joins Manuel Pellegrini’s side on a four-year contract, having completed five hugely-successful seasons in Italy with Lazio. The 25-year-old becomes the Hammers’ seventh signing of the summer so far after the arrivals of Ryan Fredericks, Lukasz Fabianski, Issa Diop, Jack Wilshere, Andriy […]
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Hammers in no rush to sell
Posted on 15 July 2018.
West Ham are in no rush to get rid of any players this summer after guaranteeing a new near £50 million overdraft limit for player purchases. Instead the club will be intent to wait for decisions from Manuel Pellegrini on the likes of Michail Antonio, Pedro Obiang, Cheik Kouyate, Sam Byram and Jordan Hugill. David […]
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Pelle: Irons support is unbelievable
Posted on 15 July 2018.
Manuel Pellegrini continues to be happy with the Hammers build-up to the new season. The victory over Wycombe Wanderers may not have been the most impressive but that is not the central issue as far as the manager is concerned. He explained to www.whufc.com: “The pre-season games are useful for what we need in this moment, […]
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Felipe Anderson spotted out with David Luiz
Posted on 15 July 2018.
West Ham seventh signing Felipe Anderson has been spotted out dining with David Luiz causing some to speculate that Chelsea is preparing a late bid for the 25 year old Brazilian winger from Lazio. However, there should be no concern as Anderson has already signed his West Ham contract so if the new Chelsea wanted him […]
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Hammers split over Newham council’s U-turn on statue
Posted on 14 July 2018.
West Ham supporters are split right down the middle whether the World Cup statue on the corner of Barking Road and Green Street should move to Stratford close to the London Stadium or stay where it is close to the where the Boleyn Ground once stood. With over 1,700 voting 49.8% want it to move […]
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Wycombe Wanderers 0-1 West Ham: Andriy Yarmolenko makes debut
Posted on 14 July 2018.
West Ham got their first pre-season win as they beat Wycombe Wanderers 1-0 on Saturday thanks to a first-half goal from Marko Arnautovic. Andriy Yarmolenko also made his debut for the Irons.
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Hammers seal Balbuena deal
Posted on 14 July 2018.
West Ham have signed Paraguay international Fabian Balbuena on a three-year deal.
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