02 July 2018
West Ham have focused mostly on defensive additions in the transfer market thus far but Manuel Pellegrini is preparing to shift his focus towards further attacking areas. The Guardian states the Hammers have become alerted to the mass exodus set to occur at Premier League rivals Everton, who are looking to offload a host of players […]
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02 July 2018
Felipe Anderson is reported this afternoon as being ready to slap in a transfer request with Lazio still knocking back every Hammers bid to sign him. The latest twist comes after a month of negotiations which have developed into a total stalemate despite the Hammers slapping £35 million on the table. Now according to new […]
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02 July 2018
Pablo Zabaleta has a blood sample taken Arthur Masuaku undergoes musculoskeletal testing at Rush Green Pedro Obiang in movement tests Ryan Fredericks in flexibility testing Mark Noble has a blood sample taken Aaron Cresswell undergoes Cardiac tests Issa Diop undergoes fitness testing on exercise bike
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02 July 2018
Like many clubs across world football this summer, West Ham have been keeping close tabs on the World Cup in Russia and could now be set to move for a target. Reports cited by Claret & Hugh state the Hammers are interested in the services of Russia defender Ilya Kutepov, who has featured in the entirety of […]
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02 July 2018
The West Ham squad returned to Rush Green this morning to be weighed and tested after their holidays. After the weigh-in and measurements by medical staff, under the guidance of new head of Medical Richard Collinge and his team. They will undergo extensive fitness testing which forms the part of every pre-season. The first team will […]
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02 July 2018
Marko Arnautovic will not be joining his team-mates on the plane to Switzerland late this afternoon. The Hammer of the year has an extra week of holiday after three International friendlies in 12 days at the end of May and early July. Austria faced Russia on 30th May beating them 1-0 before beating Germany 2-1 […]
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02 July 2018
West Ham continue to eye recruits to bolster their defensive line but a stern battle could be on the cards for Manuel Pellegrini’s side. The Daily Mail states newly-promoted Wolves have joined the chase for long-term Hammers target Alfie Mawson, who has been pursued since the January transfer window. West Ham are currently deciding on which […]
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02 July 2018
West Ham have placed a lot of focus in rejuvenating their defensive line so far this summer but Manuel Pellegrini may be set to miss out on one target. The Daily Mail states Southampton have joined the chase for Barcelona defender Marlon Santos and are preparing an £11m move to beat the Hammers to his services. […]
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02 July 2018
West Ham have been busy in the first month of the summer transfer window and, having placed a focus on defence, are now chasing recruits in more attacking areas. The Hammers were overly reliant on Player of the Year Marko Arnautovic last season, who scored 11 Premier League goals, and saw Javier Hernandez struggle in […]
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02 July 2018
After a breakthrough season with Liverpool that ended with a Champions League final appearance, Trent Alexander-Arnold has been included, alongside Manchester City starlet Phil Foden.
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02 July 2018
West Ham United have reportedly made a £27m bid for Nice forward Alassane Plea, but could face competition from other Premier League clubs for the 25-year-old’s services.
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02 July 2018
Reports this morning that West Ham have been beaten to the signature of Barcelona’s Marlon give the impression the Hammers were genuinely after the player in recent weeks. However, the club dropped all interest in the player weeks ago and focused their attention instead on former Toulouse star Issa Diop who has since arrived at […]
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02 July 2018
West Ham have NOT made a £27m bid for Nice striker Alassane Plea. Sky Sports claimed that the Hammers had lodged a formal bid while they added that Newcastle, Fulham and Spurs are also all on the hunt for the services of the 25-year-old French forward, who scored 20 goals last season. It is understood […]
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02 July 2018
Hammer Javier Hernandez has been the latest West Ham player to dye his hair blonde copying his West Ham teammates Marko Arnautovic and Manuel Lanzini. The trend amongst footballers started in the summer of 1998 when the World Cup was held in France. The Romanian national team captured the hearts of many due to a slight […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Chicharito decides to copy Arnautovic, Lanzini and Messi
01 July 2018
James Collins officially ended his employment as a Hammer yesterday and is now a free agent as he woke up today. Most football contracts and loans run until 30th June and the same was true for Joe Hart, Patrice Evra and Joao Mario who all ended their West Ham stints with the club yesterday. Mario’s last […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Four players finally leave West Ham
01 July 2018
Photos of Felipe Anderson at an airport on Instagram this evening together with the Brazilain saying his goodbyes on Twitter do not mean the 25-year-old is London bound just yet Claret and Hugh have learnt The Lazio midfielder has been on holiday in Brazil for the past two weeks and was saying goodbye to his […]
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01 July 2018
West Brom’s Craig Dawson – who has been on the Hammers central defensive wish list – has snubbed a close season club training camp in Portugal as he bids to get away from the Hawthorns. According to The Mirror he and keeper Ben Foster are training on their own at West Brom’s HQ after refusing […]
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01 July 2018
One thing is quickly becoming clear at West Ham and it’s very good news – there are no longer going to be any ‘untouchables’ in a Manuel Pellegrini set-up. Already it has become clear that like David Moyes before him, the manager is determined to re-shape the defence where Issa Diop has arrived, James Collins […]
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01 July 2018
Joao Mario's World Cup is over after Edinson Cavani sent Uruguay into a World Cup quarter-final against France with two goals of the highest order eliminating Portugal.
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01 July 2018
West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini posted a photo of himself with his new backroom team yesterday from his personal twitter account saying ‘Every Picture tells a story….We are ready to start” The first team squad along with a number of Academy players will fly out to Switzerland on Monday afternoon with Manuel Pellegrini and his new […]
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01 July 2018
West Ham have inquired about a move for Lyon’s Brazilian defender Marcelo but have been shocked at the price being demanded. The 31 year old – who switched from Beskitas to the French Ligue 1 club last season was seen as the second central defender the Hammers required. Having moved from the Turkish club last […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Hammers say ‘thanks but no thanks’ for central defender
01 July 2018
West Ham are today claimed to have signed an absolute gem in France under 21 international Isa Diop. A top Ligue 1 expert Jonathon Johnson has been discussing the youngster who joined the Irons for £21 million after starring at Toulouse. He said: He has a number of years experience in Ligue 1 for one […]
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01 July 2018
Stay right here with Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest action in the transfer market from across the Premier League and around Europe. The summer window is set to slam shut on August 9.
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30 June 2018
The England international is currently weighing up his options, with Fenerbahce, West Ham, Everton and Crystal Palace among his reported suitors
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30 June 2018
West Ham first team players have just one day remaining of their holidays before they must report for duty to kick off West Ham’s pre-season schedule. The first team squad along with a number of Academy players will fly out to Switzerland on Monday afternoon with Manuel Pellegrini and his new backroom team. Those on International […]
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30 June 2018
West Ham Assistant Manager Argentine Ruben Cousillas has been Pellegrini’s right-hand man for nearly 20 years at eight different clubs. The 61-year-old has earned the nickname El Flaco, or ‘Skinny’ and has been at his side since Argentinian side San Lorenzo when Pellegrini replaced Oscar Ruggeri. At the time, San Lorenzo turned to the relatively unknown Chilean […]
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