JOE BERNSTEIN: Even by the standards of transfer deadline day, the arrival of world-class Argentines Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano at struggling West Ham was a stunning surprise.
Posted on 31 August 2016.
JOE BERNSTEIN: Even by the standards of transfer deadline day, the arrival of world-class Argentines Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano at struggling West Ham was a stunning surprise.
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Posted on 31 August 2016.
West Ham and Swansea City in talks over a £12m deal for forward Enner Valencia, according to MailOnline. Valencia has struggled to impress since signing for the Hammers two summers ago, scoring just 10 goals in 68 first team outings. And his underwhelming performances for the Hammers so far this season, both in the Premier
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Posted on 31 August 2016.
The Guardian have linked West Ham with yet another midfielder on transfer deadline day. The broadsheet claim West Ham have been asked ‘to be kept informed’ with Palace’s interest in Genoa’s Tomás Rincón. The report says: “(Palace) remain in the market for a central midfielder, with negotiations ongoing for Genoa’s Tomás Rincón. West Bromwich Albion, Sunderland and West […]
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Posted on 31 August 2016.
West Ham have teamed up with sports travel and accommodation specialists Thomas Cook Sport to become the club’s Official Match Breaks Supplier. As part of the agreement Thomas Cook Sport will be offering Match Break packages to the Hammers’ global fan base abroad, including tickets to matches at their new home, the London Stadium plus accommodation […]
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Posted on 31 August 2016.
Enner Valencia’s possible move to Swansea remains alive according to Sky Sports sources. The striker has long been linked with a loan move to the Wales club and it’s now being reported that the loan could happen before the transfer window slams shut. Owner Huw Jenkins apparently has a couple of options he is considering […]
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Michael Antonio is feeling quite at home England declaring: “I’ve settled in quite well and the boys have taken to me really well. “It is just nerve-wracking a little bit because I didn’t expect this so early in my Premier League career.” “I said ‘Ha, funny’. He said ‘No, seriously.’ I said ‘good banter’ but […]
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Posted on 31 August 2016.
Former West Ham target Wilfred Bony has arrived at Stoke City training ground for a medical ahead of a last-minute loan move to the Potters. The Ivorian has struggled to make an impact at the Etihad since joining from Swansea for £28 in January 2015. He has been recently linked with a move to West Ham before his proposed […]
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Reece Burke has been allowed to join Wigan on loan despite Slaven Bilic having used him in a number of reasonably high profile games in pre season and since. Many had believed that Burke might be seriously involved in the first team squad this season but instead he’s heading north to the Championship outfit. After […]
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Posted on 31 August 2016.
The Daily Express is recycling a rumour this morning that Chelsea will make a late bid for Angelo Ogbonna. They repeat report from Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio who claims Chelsea are ready to make a request to West Ham over Ogbonna in the coming hours. The report says “Conte is a fan of the centre-half […]
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Posted on 31 August 2016.
Like every year, the summer window officially opened on July 1st, but players, agents and the clubs were discussing contract terms and final fees long before then. The transfer window will slam shut on tonight at 11.30pm. Unlike last year, there will be no emergency loan window, and no separate deadline day for loans. Any loan deals must be […]
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Posted on 30 August 2016.
Daily Mail football reporter Dominic King claimed “Micah Richards could be on his way out of Aston Villa; in talks with West Ham over a move” However the rumour was quickly dispelled by Chairman’s son Jack Sullivan on twitter as wrong. Earlier today West Ham’s famous mystery ‘Insider’ confirmed the club are in the market for […]
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Posted on 30 August 2016.
Head of Sport for the Daily Mail and West Ham fan Lee Clayton claims both Swansea and Stoke are interested in signing Hammer Enner Valencia on transfer deadline day. Clayton tweeted: “Transfer latest: Enner Valencia to Swansea City, talks taking place. Other interest in Valencia from Stoke but Swansea leading the field. He’s lost his […]
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Posted on 30 August 2016.
West Ham’s winger has come a long way from his days with Tooting & Mitcham and says his time in the lower leagues has helped mould the player he is today If some in England’s number returned to St George’s Park this week with scars still smarting from the summer’s European Championship, then step forward the antidote. Michail Antonio had been trudging back, deje cted in defeat , to the changing rooms post-mixed zone …
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Posted on 30 August 2016.
If it wasn’t for a West Ham injury crisis, Michail Antonio admits he would never have earned his surprise England call-up to Sam Allardyce’s first squad.
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Posted on 30 August 2016.
ClaretandHugh is receiving reports that the new West Ham season ticket access cards can set off anti theft alarms in Tesco supermarkets and other stores. The new access cards for the London Stadium contain a RFID chip which have been known to confuse some alarms in stores leading to security guards checking some West Ham […]
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Tickets are now on sale for West Ham first domestic cup tie under the lights at London Stadium. The Hammers will take on Accrington Stanley of Sky Bet League Two in the third round of the EFL Cup on Wednesday 21st September. Full pricing and sale information is as follows: 1966 seating: £25 adults/under-21s/over-65s, £25 under-16s Band […]
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Posted on 30 August 2016.
ClaretandHugh understand the long awaited official Season Ticket Exchange scheme will be launched in time for the Watford game. A source close to the West Ham ticket office told us today “We expect ticket exchange to be switched on once Watford sells out. The ballot should be processed between Thursday and end of business on […]
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Posted on 30 August 2016.
Reece Burke has joined Wigan on a season-long loan from West Ham. The defender, who turns 20 on Friday, recently signed a new four-year deal with the Hammers and is very highly-rated.
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Posted on 30 August 2016.
West Ham fans will be anticipating the release of FIFA17 more than any other version this year, and there’s no surprise why. Aside from a number of the club’s best players expected to be given rating upgrades due to their star performances last term, there’s the little matter of the new London Stadium being included
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Posted on 30 August 2016.
Sergio Aguero has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association after he was found guilty of violent conduct following a clash with Winston Reid over the weekend. The Argentina international elbowed Reid in the face after backing into the Hammers defender, and the FA confirmed on Tuesday that City’s striker had been charged. A statement on […]
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Sergio Aguero faces the prospect of missing the Manchester derby after being charged by the Football Association following his alleged elbow on West Ham’s Winston Reid.
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West Ham’s famous ‘Insider’ has confirmed the club are in the market for a right back – on loan with an option to buy. This confirms the news we brought this morning on the site although at this stage no names are in the frame with the ‘Insider’ declaring only: “My sources have confirmed to […]
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Posted on 30 August 2016.
A bid of €50m (£42.7m) was tabled by the Hammers according to Lyon club president Jean-Michel Aulas. However Lyon refused the offer, Aulas told French broadcaster SFR Sport.
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Posted on 30 August 2016.
The scramble for Jack Wilshere on loan could be the busiest stampede of the window as we head toward its climax. Sportsmail looks at five clubs Wilshere could join on a temporary basis.
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Posted on 30 August 2016.
ClaretandHugh understands that West Ham are in the market for a right back to cover Sam Byram before the transfer window closes on Wednesday but are keeping their short list of targets close to their chest. West Ham were strongly linked with Newcastle’s Darryl Janmaat who joined Watford for £7.5m last week but in reality […]
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Posted on 30 August 2016.
Michail Antonio’s amazing England call-up is a reward for dedication and hard work says the man who helped him in his early days – former Three Lions winger Steve Coppell. The kid who started out at started out at Tooting & Mitcham was recommended to Coppell when he was manager of Reading by manager […]
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