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West Ham has an obligation to send the Premier League a list of out of contract players by Saturday 19th May. A club insider has confirmed to Claret and Hugh this morning that James Collins did receive an email from club secretary Andy Pincher on Tuesday informing him his West Ham contract had ended and he was […]

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Manuel Pellegrini is expected to take the first available flight out of China today following his team Hebei China Fortune’s final game against Chonqing Lifan before a seasonal break (kick off 12.35). The timing of the Hammers move for the former Manchester City boss looks perfect given the break with the campaign kicking off again on […]

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Rumours have resurfaced in recent days that Manuel Lanzini is Liverpool bound for £50m this summer, some recent social media rumours even suggested he had packed his West Ham bags, said his goodbyes and would be joining the Merseyside team this week. Club insiders have dismissed these stories as recycled wild media speculation and say no formal […]

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Reports have resurfaced today that Crystal Palace are planning to make a move for West Ham winger Michail Antonio over the Summer even though he remains injured. Palace are said to be willing to cash in on Wilfred Zaha getting up to £50m from Liverpool and would then move for Antonio who the London rivals greatly […]

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West Ham’s head of Fitness Nick Davies has left West Ham, less than six months after being appointed. Davies left Norwich last June, following four years at the club to help improve the squad fitness. He had previously been Head of Sports Science at Charlton and Birmingham and also served the Hammers during a previous spell […]

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Talksport presenter Georgie Bingham claims this morning that West Ham defender James Collins was dumped by the club via email following the end of his contract quoting his source as Tony Cascarino. Bingham claimed “Cas has it on good authority that not only has James Collins been released by West Ham after 11 years without […]

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West Ham may not have a new manager in place yet but it seems the club are still pushing ahead with their summer transfer plans. The Hammers are looking to bolster their midfield options, having failed to secure a permanent signing in this area back in January, and it’s reported they will make Joao Mario’s […]

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The transfer window has officially opened for the summer and West Ham have plenty of work to do, particularly as their loan deals this term didn’t quite work out. Joe Hart signed for the season on-loan from Premier League champions Manchester City but failed to impress at the London Stadium, resulting in an axe from […]

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West Ham’s search for a new manager is heating up and new names continue to emerge on the market. The Hammers seem to be keen on landing a manager with Premier League experience and, with Rafael Benitez preferring to stay at Newcastle, two other names from their top-flight rivals have appeared. The Guardian states West Ham […]

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Former Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini, 64, is the closest to succeeding David Moyes but there is not yet an agreement or contract signed, despite reports in Chile.

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That Manuel Pellegrini is on his way to London and expected to arrive on Monday for an interview at West Ham United is massive and for the first time in months I’m excited. There is no doubt  that the former Manchester City boss – and architect of same of the most beautiful football you could […]

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West Ham’s decision to spend big on either Manuel Pellegrini or Rafa Benitez as their next manager means they and won’t see much change out of around £25 – £30 million over a two year deal for either. Manuel Pellegrini – currently on €18 million net – is understood to want out of China and […]

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A report in the Spanish media today claims that West Ham goalkeeper Adrian gave the West Ham board an ultimatum that he wanted to leave if David Moyes was to stay in charge after the Summer. Spanish media outlet Estadiodeportivo says Adrián made it clear to the club that if Moyes continued he would look […]

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If Manuel Pellegrini is appointed as West Ham manager next week his first signing could well be his old player Yaya Toure.  The Chilean manager is expected to land in London on Monday for talks with the Hammers with a possible announcement on or before Wednesday. Toure previously put his stamp on Man City’s 2013/14 […]

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West Ham are actively trying to identify the right candidate to take the club forward after confirming David Moyes would not be handed a new deal but it’s proving to be a difficult task. The Hammers have already seen a number of candidates pull out of the running, with Paulo Fonseca signing a new deal […]

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Silvano Martina points out that his illustrious client has always really admired Hammers fans, with the veteran goalkeeper having previously written about their ‘extraordinary energy’ in his book.

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The West Ham rollercoaster is starting to become one of east London’s biggest attractions and the new feature of the managerial chase is attracting plenty of interest. It’s certainly been a turbulent week for the Hammers after announcing David Moyes would not earn an extended stint at the London Stadium, with a number of candidates […]

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It’s been a turbulent season for West Ham and the past week has certainly been another rollercoaster ride for the supporter’s. Plenty of attention has been orientated around the Hammers’ search for a new manager after confirmation that David Moyes short stint at the London Stadium will not be extended and a number of names […]

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    By CandH’s Allen Cummings     So at least one decision has been made. It won’t be David Moyes we’ll be looking to, to take us forward to that often quoted “Next Level”. An over-used cliche so many seem ready to throw out there on a regular basis. But whether it’s likely to […]

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• Roy Hodgson admires Antonio’s versatility • Palace fear West Ham could price them out of move Crystal Palace have made a move for West Ham United’s Michail Antonio, as they look to build on their end-of-season momentum by completing early transfer business. Antonio, 28, can play in wide midfield, up front or even at full-back – versatility that has impressed Roy Hodgson – and the Palace manager would most likely use…

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Manuel Pellegrini is currently earning 18 million Euros per year in China which converts to over £15.7m. That mega pay package makes him higher paid than any other current Premier League manager. Pep Guardiola is paid £15.3m annually closely followed by Jose Mourinho at £15m per season. Outgoing manager Arsene Wenger earns £8.5m, Jurden Klopp £7m […]

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West Ham have commanded plenty of space on the back pages of the papers this week as they search for a new manager but it appears their hunt is reaching a conclusion. The Hammers have been linked to a number of names but have seen candidates drop out for a number of reasons – including […]

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West Ham’s search for a new manager has presented a number of obstacles to overcome, as the Hammers are seeing managerial candidates drop like flies. David Moyes has been ruled-out as earning an extended stint and Paulo Fonseca has signed a new contract with Shakhtar Donestk, while Rafael Benitez’s preference is to stay at Newcastle. […]

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It hasn’t taken long for the discussion to start  without anybody yet having been appointed as the new West Ham boss. It seems that in our perfect world it is now a straight fight between Rafa Benitez and Manuel Pellegrini. Many have already made their minds up so ClaretandHugh – with help from Wiki – […]

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West Ham’s quest to find a new manager is not as easy as many would have hoped, as targets seem to be dropping like flies. The Hammers were widely reported to have held talks with Shakhtar Donestk manager Paulo Fonseca earlier this week but reports then broke suggesting he has rejected the chance to move […]

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West Ham’s quest to land a new manager to succeed David Moyes is underway but the Hammers have encountered some hurdles in their path. Widespread reports have confirmed West Ham’s interest in Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez, who has just one-year remaining on his contract on Tyneside and would cost just £6m in compensation. However, The […]

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