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New Hammers keeper Lukasz Fabianski was in magnificent form for Poland yesterday but could not prevent the side finishing bottom of their group in the World Cup campaign. The team finished with a 1-0 win over with Japan in Samara and they had ‘Fab’ to thank in part  that they went home with the victory. […]

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West Ham are this morning reported as being keen to bring Juventus midfielder Stefano Stuaro to the London Stadium this summer. He is the latest player to be linked with the Irons where Manuel Pellegrini is very much in the market for a couple of players in the middle of the park. And according to […]

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A planned meeting between David Sullivan and London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) Chairman Sir Peter Hendy later this Summer is unlikely to resolve the long-running issue over an increase in the London Stadium capacity. West Ham’s concessionaire agreement with stadium owners E20 Stadium LLP defines a minimum football capacity of 54,000 but there is no […]

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West Ham’s pursuit of Manurl Pellegrini began over a year ago. Whilst the name of Rafa Benitiez was being thrown around like metaphorical confetti along with various others, hard work had begun well in the background well before, all aimed at bringing the Chilean to the London Stadium. That he was on around a King’s […]

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West Ham, Everton and Southampton are weighing up moves for Aaron Mooy after an impressive world Cup for Australia claim ESPN. The report says Huddersfield are keen to keep hold of Mooy, though, and they would not welcome any offers for the Australian. The midfielder finished as one of the top tacklers in the Premier […]

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West Ham insist there has been no approach for midfielder Pedro Obiang despite reports claiming there is much interest from Italy. The new manager is keen to reshape the Irons midfield but as yet there have been no approaches for any of our players. Reports surfaced recently that the former Spain under 21 was very […]

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Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla claims that Bernard has rejected the chance to join West Ham, instead preferring a mega-money move to China. The report on Pedulla’s own website claims the Hammers had put an important offer on the plate through intermediaries in an attempt to convince the Brazilian player to become a Hammer. The 25 year old […]

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The Moore Than Just A Podcast crew is back this week recording a closed season podcast special discussing transfer news and West Ham related topics involving the World Cup. Listen to Sean Whetstone, Nigel Kahn and Hammers Chat co-founder Gonzo set the world to rights in all things West Ham in this 72-minute special at: www.moorethanjustapodcast.co.uk The […]

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West Ham have responded to being charged by the FA by releasing a statement on the club’s official website. And it suggests the club will raise a defence against the invasion charge by clearly stating the Stadium operators are responsible for crowd control not the club. The statement says: “West Ham United can confirm that […]

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Manuel Lanzini has claimed he might be back from an injury, predicted to keep him out for the season, by the turn of the year The brilliant midfielder is showing incredible positivity following an injury which would knock much of the fight from many and reckons the Hammers fans will see him back in 2019. […]

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The football agent at the heart of negotiations for Declan Rice is Neil Fewings from the Wasserman Media Group. The 19-year-old defender was previously managed by Playerworks but recently moved agents to Fewings. Fewings is also the FA listed intermediary involved in transfer deals involving Jack Wilshere, Junior Stanislas, Rob Green, Mo Diame, Victor Moses, Jason Puncheon, Vigil […]

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West Ham fans have clearly heard more than enough of the name Felipe Anderson. Talk of him joining the club has virtually dominated the Hammers transfer window and the vast majority taking part in a ClaretandHugh poll believe it’s time to call it a day on a possible transfer. CandH revealed yesterday (Tues) that Lazio […]

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The Mirror is today reporting that West Ham are keeping an eye on Aleksandar Dragovic’s situation with Leicester City. Leicester have the option to sign the centre back on a permanent deal for around £15 million from Bayer Leverkusen, However, Leicester have recently signed Jonny Evans from West Brom. As a result, Leicester may not feel the […]

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Pablo Zabaleta has watched the World Cup from the comfort of  a TV studio and has enjoyed every minute of it. However, he will soon be letting his feet do the talking rather than offering pundit’s words as he prepares to link up with Manuel Pellegrini next week after working under him at Manchester City. […]

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London Borough of Newham safety officials say they continue to be concerned with the persistent standing by West Ham supporters in the upper tier blocks of 215, 216 and 217 of the London Stadium due to the rake and height. They told members of the London Stadium Safety Advisory Board in April that: “Steps taken so […]

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Lazio want £40 millio and another £10 million in add-ons for Felipe Anderson to join West Ham taking the possible final cost up to £50 million. The Irons have bid £31 million plus another £6 million in add-ons. In today’s Claret and Hugh poll we ask whether the Hammers should fork out up to £50m […]

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Exclusive ClaretandHugh can tonight reveal the astonishing price tag Lazio have placed on Felipe Anderson. Various prices between £30 million – £40 million have been quoted as this long running saga has continued. But the reality is that the Serie A outfit want £40 million up front and another £10 million in add ons taking […]

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Yet another new name has emerged from the European media as being a target for the Hammers. Italian outlet Gianluca Di Marzio claim claims we are set to go head to head with Marseille  for the services of Sassuolo defender Gian Marco Ferrari. Having captured  Issa Diop, Lukasz Fabianski and Ryan Fredericks in an attempt to plug […]

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New reports claim West Ham have had very positive contacts with some intermediaries for Bernard, who will leave Shakhtar Donetsk on a free transfer. Manuel Pellegrini previously wanted to take him to China and his agent is Kia Joorabchian – who also represents Felipe Anderson. Bernard claims to have attracted interest from a number of […]

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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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FIFA agent Vincenzo Morabito has told RMC Sport officially that the move by Felipe Anderson from lazio to the Irons is now dead. He said:  ‘Felipe Anderson to West Ham will not be done’ adding that  the request for 40 million is too high with the Hammers offering 35 million.  He explained: West Ham will now […]

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The Save Our Supporters’ Club campaign has commenced legal action against the Executive committee of the West Ham United Supporters’ Club. An update sent to campaign supporters today said: “An 11 page letter has now been sent to the Executive Committee of the West Ham United Supporters’ Club and its individual members outlining the legal position […]

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So what are the real disputes between West Ham and the public London Stadium owners? The first category of disputes is related to what West Ham believe they are entitled to under their agreement namely under their London Club comparable clause. The clause allows them to have the stadium be compared with Chelsea, Arsenal and […]

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West Ham are reportedly showing an interest in Napoli striker Roberto Inglese. According to Sky sources in Italy the 26-year-old spent last season on loan at Chievo and  is allegedly keen to secure a permanent transfer. Those sources are claiming tha tthe Hammers are the latest club to make contact over a deal for Inglese. Inglese […]

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CandH blogger Allen Cumming’s recons it’s great that we’ve got the World Cup going on to keep us football fans interested through the summer. But whatever might or might not go on in Russia, all true Irons know that what happens in August, when our season starts again, with our new manager and reshaped team, […]

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Safe standing at football grounds in England is set to be discussed in Parliament this afternoon. The campaign to re-introduce standing to the top two leagues of English football has become a huge talking point this year, with a petition regarding the issue gaining over 112,000 signatures. Supporters are looking for laws preventing standing areas […]

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