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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 Hammers favourite Stan Lazarides reckons it’s vital  Chicharito is given a chance to prove himself under Manuel Pellegrini over the 2018/19 season. Little Pea is having a magnificent World Cup at the moment having scored twice in the opening games as Mexico have maintained their 100 per cent record. Speaking to  Goal, the Aussie said: […]

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Club insiders are bemused at the latest report involving the Hammer of the Year Marko Arnautovic. A club insider told Claret and Hugh:  ‘Marko is going nowhere‘ adding: ‘He is not for sale!‘ Fresh stories emerged in Italy overnight after his brother was photographed in Milan with the Italian media claiming the agent was meeting […]

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West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini is confident the “pace and power” of club-record signing Issa Diop can help the defender make an impact in the Premier League.

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Manuel Pellegrini is determined to persuade Javier Hernanez that his future is at at West Ham. Chicharito and Marko Arnautovic are – as reported – seen as the front line partnership under the new manager and he will have talks with the striker immediately after Mexico’s World Cup. Astonishingly although Chicharito was used mainly as […]

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Manuel Pellegrini is ready to turn his attention to Manchester United’s central defender Chris Smalling after the negotiations for Toulose giant central defender Issa Diop hit snags. Pellegrini is a big fan of the Manchester United player who, with a year left on his current contract, is reported ready to leave Old Trafford. Despite agreeing […]

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Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has changed his story yet again on Felipe Anderson now saying the two sides are just £4m apart in their valuations of the player. Earlier this week the Sky Italia Journo said the deal was done with Lazio and it would be announced within 48 hours only to backtrack just […]

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West Ham continue to push towards exciting additions to strengthen their ranks but seem to have hit a brick wall in the pursuit of one target. The Daily Mail states the Hammers are yet to meet Lazio’s demands of £35m for Brazil ace Felipe Anderson, with Manuel Pellegrini’s side so far offering £25m and an additional […]

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EXCLUSIVE West Ham have their sights set on a second goalkeeper signing for the club which looks likely to prove the end of the line for Adrian. Swansea’s Lukasz Fabianski – who looks set to agree a deal over the next couple of days or so – is not necessarily seen as the new Number […]

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West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini has explained his thinking on the Hammers pre-season campaign. The Hammers will travel to Switzerland for a training camp and game against Challenge League side FC Winterthur before returning to England to face four EFL clubs. They will play  trio Aston Villa, Preston North End and Ipswich Town and League One […]

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West Ham fans will be familiar with the name of William Carvalho after a messy transfer saga last summer but they could now be handed a golden opportunity on a plate. Portuguese outlet Record states Carvalho is one of three players who have moved to cancel their contract with Sporting Lisbon, citing just cause after shocking incidents […]

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Cheikhou Kouyate featured for Senegal who ramped up their preparations for their first World Cup in 16 years with a 2-0 win over South Korea in their final friendly.

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West Ham are poised to revive their interest in Norwich City midfielder James Maddison, according to reports.

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West Ham continue to eye new recruits to bolster their ranks ahead of the new Premier League season and a new name has emerged in the market. FootballGhana cite reports that indicate the Hammers are eyeing a move for Ghana international Raphael Dwamena, who scored nine goals in 32 league games for Swiss side FC Zurich […]

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West Ham are still considering their pre-season plans with suggestions that they may set up a training camp in Malaga. Nothing has been finalised at this stage with plans for a Swiss camp also possibly on the agenda but a return to Manuel Pellegrini’s old club hasn’t been ruled out. And were that to become […]

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Swansea have rejected bids from West Ham for defender Alfie Mawson and goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski.

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Clubs have voted to tinker with the international television revenue share from 2019, with more emphasis placed on teams finishing higher up the league.

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West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini has thanked police in Chile for their swift response after he and his wife were reportedly mugged at gunpoint.

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Cardiff City have reportedly made Hammer Robert Snodgrass one of their top transfer targets claims Wales Online. Neil Warnock wants a wide man with proven Premier League experience this summer, and in Snodgrass the veteran boss has identified a player he admires and has worked with before. WalesOnline say they understand that Cardiff will make a […]

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West Ham have a lot of work to do this summer and it seems another task has been added to their list of business to complete. The Hammers have seen Player of the Year Marko Arnautovic emerge as a shock target for Manchester United, following his 11-goal campaign at the London Stadium. Austria international Arnautovic […]

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The new incoming West Ham director of football Mario Husillos will be appointing his trusty number two Claudio Carsi as his new Head scout of West Ham to head up the scouting department. The news was broken earlier by social media account  WHUFC Bulletin. The two have had a partnership for over 19 years in football. […]

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West Ham Legend Sir Geoff Hurst who bagged a hat-trick in the 1966 World Cup final is part German. 76-year-old Sir Geoff has revealed that as a child his maternal grandparents told him he hailed from a German family called Blick.H e has kept the revelation secret for 52 years until agreeing to take a […]

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West Ham fans have been promised a lot in recent years, often ending in disappointment, but it seems this summer could be a lot different. Sky Sports states new manager Manuel Pellegrini is eyeing an exciting signing to bolster his attacking lines, as he seeks to secure a deal for Lazio’s Felipe Anderson. The Brazil ace […]

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West Ham have plenty of work to do in the summer transfer market and one area of focus is in the heart of midfield. The Hammers have been linked with a number of targets, including the possibility of making Joao Mario’s loan stint from Inter Milan permanent, but not many rumours have excited fans as […]

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West Ham are in talks to sign Genoa defender Armando Izzo and are also interested in Barcelona’s Marlon Santos, Sky sources understand.

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By ClaretandHugh follower Hammer64 I was okay with the Manuel Pellegrini  appointment a week ago whilst remaining a tad sceptical. I have admit to being won over – the guy is saying all the right things for me. How good would it be to recognise a West Ham ‘style of play’ (other than desperate defence […]

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