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West Ham are likely to setup their pre-season training camp in Switzerland. The conditions for training in Switzerland are better than those in most other European countries. Switzerland’s high elevation and Alpine surroundings creates a beneficial training climate for the players. Travel is easy and the international access and short distances means the the squad […]

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The sight of Jose Mourinho at the Austria v Russia international friendly game last night sent social media into meltdown by both However, Manchester United and West Ham United supporters. The pictures came hours after Sky Sport News claimed Mourinho was interested in the Hammer of the Year despite saying he was not for sale and valued […]

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CandH Exclusive By Hugh Southon West Ham United are in a four-way fight to land out of contract Fulham right back Ryan Fredericks. Fulham are desperate for him to renew following their promotion to the Premier League and both Southampton and Crystal Palace are interested in the defender. Fredericks is is currently away in Las […]

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The ‘Man U interest in Arnie’ story is bizarre to put it mildly. There’s little to back it up apart from the player having been managed by Jose Mourinho nine years ago at Inter Milan when he was on loan. A quick check reveals he made just THREE APPEARANCES. CandH has made it’s own phone […]

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The Moore Than Just A Podcast crew were back this week recording a closed season podcast special covering the appointment of West Ham’s 17th manager in Manuel Pellegrini, his new back room team and the latest transfer news. We talk about the new West Ham kits revealed last Friday and season ticket renewal rate. Listen […]

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Manchester United are interested in signing West Ham forward Marko Arnautovic claim Sky Sports this afternoon. Sky Sports News say the understand the Hammers have no intention of the selling the 29-year-old and value him at £50m. Arnautovic joined West Ham from Stoke for a club-record £24m fee last summer and scored 11 goals during […]

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West Ham have dismissed speculation that Cheik Kouyate could be on his way to Turkey. The midfielder suffered a disappointing season (who didn’t?) last term and yesterday (Tues) was been at the centre of reports he could be on his way to either Galatasaray or Besiktas. Football website Galsenfoot.com reported that the Senegal midfielder’s availability […]

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The Newham Recorder has described the situation at the West Ham United Supporters Club as a civil war. The Recorder says: “Civil war has broken out at the West Ham United Supporters Club after a controversial vote to dissolve the club. With their Castle Street premises still closed since last year for health and safety […]

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Fresh reports suggest West Ham are among the clubs keen on West Bromwich Albion striker Jay Rodriguez, according to Sky Sports this morning. The Hammers are said to be monitoring developments, along with Crystal Palace, Bournemouth and Burnley. Rodriguez scored 11 goals in 42 games in his first season at West Brom, where he has three years left on his contract. […]

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Reports from Turkey claim that Fenerbahce have rejected a 12 million Euro (£10.5m) bid for Brazilian midfielder Josef de Souza from West Ham however the article says the club is holding out for a 15 million Euro (£13m) bid. De Souza was the subject of an offer of just under £11m by West Brom in […]

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Hammer Javier Hernandez and his Mexican team mates were left frustrated when they drew 0-0 with Wales in an International Friendly in Los Angeles in a warm up to the World Cup. Despite having nearly 70% possession and having 22 shots on goal Mexico could not find a way through the Welsh defense. The Welsh […]

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Hammer Cheik Kouyate will lead Senegal in the World Cup as their captain. Senegal’s primary objective at the World Cup is to make their people proud and “write our own story”, captain Cheikhou Kouyate told reporters as the squad began training in the beach resort of Saly-Portudal. Senegal will make only their second World Cup appearance when […]

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Hammer Declan Rice played in midfield in Ireland’s friendly against France in Paris. The 19-year-old made an impressive international debut in the 1-0 defeat to Turkey in March when he started at centre-half before switching to the middle of the park in the second half. He was given another start in France. As the rain poured […]

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Declan Rice has regularly been named as a future Hammers skipper since arriving in the first team last season. His composure in a number of position has marked him out as one of the major discoveries of the season and along with Marko Arnautovic was the high spot of a disappointing Irons season. Now his […]

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Lionel Messi said Argentina will “go to Russia with hope” after he scored a hat-trick in their 4-0 World Cup warm-up win over Haiti. The Barcelona star started alongside Hammer Manuel Lanzini. “We’re not going as favourites but will give it our all,” said Messi. Messi’s first-half opener came from the penalty spot after 17 […]

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Pablo Zabaleta has big history with Manuel Pellegrini and has made it clear he is a long way from being a ‘respect the point’ man. Zaba, of course knows him well from Manchester City days, but the pair go back some distance before that – indeed to the right back’s teenage years. Commenting on his […]

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Spanish media are reporting that the Marlon Santos transfer is a done deal this morning. AS SPORT say Barcelona FC have accepted a bid from West Ham United of €15m (£13m) for the 22-year-old Brazilian Centre Back. Another Spanish report from Mundodeportivo.com says the fee could rise to €18million (£15.7million) in the future. Claret and […]

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The chances of a pre-season home friendly at the London Stadium is unlikely Claret and Hugh have learnt. The London Stadium concessionaire agreement signed by West Ham in 2013 does include a provision for up to two friendly games and or a pre-season tournament but the clause says for the full match operating costs incurred by […]

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Media reports have linked Chelsea midfielder Loftus Cheek with a permanent move to either West Ham or Everton this summer as well as Crystal Palace where he spent last season on loan. The midfielder who joined Chelsea’s academy when he was eight has struggled to break into the first team at Stamford Bridge playing just […]

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West Ham are in talks to sign Genoa defender Armando Izzo Sky Sports claim Izzo joined Genoa from Serie B side Avellino in 2014 after beginning his career with hometown club Napoli. The 26-year-old’s performances this season have seen him linked with a number of Serie A clubs despite his current deal running until 2022. […]

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Andy Carroll scored a goal in Dirk Kuyt’s testimonial in Holland over the weekend alongside former Hammer Craig Bellemy and a number of his former Liverpool Pals. Jamie Carragher and Steven Gerrard played in the same team called Team friends of Dirk. Coaches for the match included Ruud Gullit, Louis van Gaal and Ronald Koeman. Carroll […]

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Manuel Pellegrini will be holding urgent talks with Chichartito once Mexico’s involvement in the World Cup is at an end. The striker was widely quoted last week when refusing to comment on the new manager’s appointment making it clear that his only focus at the moment was on the Russian tournament. Refusing to be drawn […]

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West Ham remain keen to grab Fulham’s Ryan Fredericks  on a free transfer in June. Despite the player indicating that he may be ready to sign a new deal at Craven Cottage, the Hammers are keen to talk with the Hammersmith-born right back when he is out of contract. We understand that Manuel Pellegrini has […]

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West Ham today appeared to be edging towards a deal with Barcelona which could see defender Marlon Santos make a move to the London Stadium. Sources inside the club refused to deny a bid had been lodged for the 22 year old – which is reported as being in the region of £17 million – insisting […]

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We take an up close look at 22 year old transfer target Marlon Santos. Marlon Santos da Silva Barbosa was born just to the North of Rio de Janeiro. He came through the ranks at famous Rio side Fluminense joining the Academy age 14. He became a key member of Brazil’s U20 side, starting in […]

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Nice President Jean-Pierre Rivère announced that Barcelona have received a €20m (£17.4m) bid for Brazilian central defender Marlon, who is currently in the middle of a 2-year loan spell with Nice and the player has now returned to his parent club as part of the terms of the loan agreement. “Barcelona have received a €20m […]

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