Enner Valencia is keen to swap Premier League for La Liga according to Spanish media reports. Valencia moved to the Premier League in 2014 and has scored ten goals in 56 appearances for the Hammers. He scored two goals and two assists in Ecuador’s Copa America tournament in recent weeks. “I would love to play in […]
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Valencia has eyes on spanish league
Posted on 15 June 2016.
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Tore breaks silence on West Ham desire
Posted on 15 June 2016.
Turkish website www.yazbir.com has published a direct quote from Gokan Tore suggesting his time at Besiktas is coming to and end and he wants to play for West Ham. Tore is said to have said: “I have a contract until 2019 with Beşiktaş but I have completed my mission here. If they get my transfer fee, I […]
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West Ham Premier League fixtures revealed
Posted on 15 June 2016.
The waiting is finally over. The fixture list for the 2016/2017 Premier League season have been officially released. West Ham’s season starts with Chelsea away for the first game on Saturday 13th August subject to any Sky or BT picks. Our first home game at the Olympic Stadium is against AFC Bournemouth on Saturday 20th […]
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Sakho swap deal has big snags
Posted on 15 June 2016.
Diafra Sakho is today being named as the possible Irons bait in a swap deal for West Brom’s Saido Berahino. ClaretandHugh revealed several days ago that the Baggies striker was a target for the Hammers and with doubts surrounding Sak’s situation at the Hammers this one was always likely to arise. Sunderland’s interest is likely […]
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What will become of your Boleyn bricks
Posted on 14 June 2016.
A number of West Ham supporters have been asking me recently what will become of their Boleyn Ground commemorative bricks. The messages on the current bricks have been transcribed and will be transferred to new granite stones in Champions Place outside the Olympic Stadium free of charge. Many fans missed the statement on the official […]
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Bilic gives opinion on Irons new boy
Posted on 14 June 2016.
The boss has hailed our summer recruit Sofiane Feghouli as a ‘great signing after the Algerian winger joined on on a free transfer. Feghouli follows defender Havard Nordtveit into the Olympic Stadium and Bilic declared he had received a message earlier today notifying him that the deal had gone through. Speaking on ITV as a pundit for […]
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Report: Baggies double Hammer striker swoop
Posted on 14 June 2016.
New reports suggest that West Bromwich Albion have not yet given up on signing West Ham Striker Diafra Sakho and are willing to fight for his signature this summer. The article in the Daily Express says the Baggies see Sakho as a young, dynamic replacement for Victor Anichebe who was released at the end of the season. […]
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Exclusive: Irons look for strikers AND defenders
Posted on 14 June 2016.
West Ham – having brought Sofiane Feghouli to the club on a free transfer today – are on the trail of two strikers, a right back and central defender. And that would bring the number of signings up to the six promised by David Gold towards the end of last season. The Hammers see Feghouli as […]
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Agent McKay reveals Sakho’s feelings
Posted on 14 June 2016.
Football agent Mark McKay has confirmed West Ham forward Diafra Sakho is seeking assurances over his future at the club. Speaking to Sky Sports News today Mckay said “He has had conversations with people at West Ham and he wants to know where his future lies. He wants to start pre-season where he wants to be […]
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Payet’s agent breaks silence on Dimi’s future
Posted on 14 June 2016.
Dimi Payet’s agent, Mark McKay has told Sky Sports News today that Dimitri Payet is ‘happy at West Ham’ adding it would take “ridiculous money” to sign the West Ham midfielder in this summer transfer window. Chelsea, Manchester City, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have all been linked with interest or bids for the 29-year-old, […]
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Feghouli is a Hammer
Posted on 14 June 2016.
Winger Sofiane Feghouli has completed a move to West Ham from Valencia as a free agent. The 26-year-old has signed a three-year deal with the Hammers. The Algeria international moved to Valencia from Grenoble in the summer of 2010 and quickly became a crucial player for Los Che. However, he has struggled to replicate his […]
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Sullivan on marks with another bid
Posted on 14 June 2016.
David Sullivan is ready to step up his bid for Alexandre Lacazette. The Hammers chairman saw a new £32 million bid rejected by Lyon yesterday but is encouraged by the falling of away of interest by both Paris St Germain and Spurs. Lyon are claiming that they want £40 milion for the 25 year old […]
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Hammers update Sakho and Sunderland
Posted on 14 June 2016.
West Ham have this morning denied any new bid from Sunerland for striker Diafra Sakho. The Daily Mail yesterday reported that Black Cats boss Sam Allardyce had come in with an offer and that he wanted a deal sorted out as soon as possible. However, a Hammers source revealed this morning: “There has been no […]
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Cherries man to join West Ham
Posted on 14 June 2016.
Head of media and communications at AFC Bournemouth, Max Fitzgerald will join West Ham as the new Hammers Head of media relations before the start of the new Premier league season. The position was left vacant after West Ham fan, Paul Stringer left to join the Premier League after four years in charge of the […]
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West Ham linked with another Senegalese striker
Posted on 14 June 2016.
West Ham is reportedly looking at 23-year-old Senegalese striker Khouma Babacar of Fiorentina, who has been compared to a young Didier Drogba. Babacar scored seven goals in 24 games last season but is seen as a physical player who would be suited to the Premier League. The Fiorentina striker has been linked with Crystal Palace, […]
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Payet linked with £40m bid from Real Madrid
Posted on 14 June 2016.
Real Madrid has been the latest club to be linked to a possible bid for Dimitri Payet tjis summer. French website, Le Sport10 claim “Real Madrid are understood to be readying a bid worth €50m (£40m) & offer Payet €160,000 (£128,000) weekly in wages to persuade him to come.” Yesterday, Darren Lewis on the Daily […]
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Lyon demand £40m for star asset
Posted on 13 June 2016.
According to our good friend, Darren Lewis over on the Daily Mirror, Lyon has rejected a second bid from West Ham for Alexandre Lacazette. Darren says West Ham have had an improved £32million bid rejected today. The French club are insistent that they will not do business for a fee less than their valuation of […]
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Report: Hammers linked with Barcelona striker
Posted on 13 June 2016.
Unfortunately, it is not Neymar or Suarez we have been linked to but a Barcelona B striker called Sandro Ramirez. According to Spanish media outlet ‘Sport’ West Ham are interested in the services of Ramirez. The report says sporting director of Barcelona, Robert Fernandez has announced that Sandro Ramirez , has permission to leave Barcelona and seek […]
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Gonzo’s “I’m sorry” letter to Slav
Posted on 13 June 2016.
Dear Mr Bilic, I would like to humbly apologise to you and make an honest admission . . . . . . . . . .I never really wanted you. Before you turn on your heels and walk away in disgust please let me explain. You were never my first choice Slaven, there is a […]
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Insider is back with Hammers transfer updates
Posted on 13 June 2016.
The club’s insider is back on WHUFC.com to give us hints and teases about the transfer dealings. The insider tells “I have been told that a top international player will be undergoing a medical with the Club and they hope to conclude a deal within the next 72 hours.” This is widely known to be Valencia […]
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No delay on Olympic Stadium conversion
Posted on 13 June 2016.
Despite rumours on social media and West Ham chat forums, there will be no delay in finishing the Olympic Stadium before the start of the Premier League season. Supporters attending the final days of the Farewell Boleyn tour were incorrectly told of possible delays of up to 11 weeks. It was added that the Premier League […]
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Report: Sakho wants to move on
Posted on 13 June 2016.
Diafra Sakho has reportedly asked to leave the Irons following what the Mail calls “a revised offer from Sunderland.” The report claims Sak and Slaven Bilic have met and the striker has revealed he sees his future away from the club. Sunderland have made a revised offer of around £12m for Sakho with manager Sam Allardyce […]
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Report: West Ham make £32m bid for Lacazette
Posted on 13 June 2016.
Sky Italia journalist, Gianluca Di Marzio claims that the Hammers have bid £32m million pounds to Lyon for Alexandre Lacazette. The striker is part of the France Euro 2016 reserve list, but has been a prolific goal scorer for Lyon last season. The 25-year-old scored 23 times in 44 appearances for Lyon last term, and he is regarded as one […]
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Slav’s fablous Dimi message makes him top man
Posted on 13 June 2016.
My admiration for Slaven Bilic just grows and grows. Over the past few months we have learned that his man management skills, refusal to find excuses for defeat and honesty in victory, is of the highest order. Along the way he has shown himself to be a no nonsense boss who will stand no rubbish […]
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The Ultimate Final Game Video
Posted on 12 June 2016.
Our partners over at hammerschat.com have released their farewell Boleyn video and it’s certainly original. This video was recorded at the last ever game at Upton Park and includes some exclusive footage. Covering all the usual match-day stop-offs like Nathans and Queens, into the stadium and finishing with Winston Reids winner this really does cover the […]
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Irons linked with £8m bid for Spanish midfielder
Posted on 12 June 2016.
West Ham are on the trail of Celta Vigo star Nolito, writes Neil Moxley in the Sunday People today suggesting West Ham are considering a £8m bid for the attacking midfielder. Bilic is said to be keen to land former Barcelona and Benfica star Nolito, who played in Spain’s friendly win over England last November. […]
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