West Ham winger Felipe Anderson has confirmed that he picked up a knock in the 5-0 defeat to Manchester City on Saturday. The Brazilian was substituted midway through the second half but he has downplayed the significance of the injury: “I picked up a small injury. I tried to get back in, but I think …
Former West Ham and Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes keeping hold of both Declan Rice and Issa Diop this summer were the club’s best pieces of transfer business. Diop was a transfer target for Manchester United and Arsenal before they signed other centre-backs. Rice has also been linked with Manchester United and Manchester City, …
Not many players from West Ham’s side came out with a lot of credit from the 5-0 defeat to Manchester City, and Aaron Cresswell received a fair amount of flak. The 29-year-old was named as captain in the absence of the injured Mark Noble, but he was part of a defence that was carved open …
West Ham striker Sebastien Haller says he could have signed for the Hammers last summer. The Frenchman revealed that the London club came calling in 2018 but he felt he wasn’t ready for the rigours of the Premier League: “I could have come to West Ham a year ago. They came for me. But it …
TV pundit Mark Lawrenson believes that the game between West Ham and Manchester City tomorrow lunchtime will be a tighter affair than previous fixtures between the two clubs. The Hammers lost 4-0 to the Citizens at the London Stadium last season but, predicting how the match will go tomorrow, the former Liverpool defender said he …
Former Tottenham and Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp is tipping West Ham winger Felipe Anderson to have a standout campaign for the Hammers. The player turned TV pundit, believes that the Brazilian could be the club’s standout performer over the course of the season, but he thinks it could lead to the player attracting the ‘big …
West Ham United kick off their Premier League campaign with a tough fixture against the defending champions Manchester City. City are on the hunt for their third successive title, and have made some promising signings this summer in order to reinforce their chances. The Hammers have also spent big this summer in the hope of …
West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini says he doesn’t expect the club will sign any more players after the arrival of Albian Ajeti this morning. The Swiss striker was the club’s sixth signing of the summer. Speaking ahead of the Hammers’ match against Manchester City on Saturday, the Chilean said that he believes his first-team squad …
West Ham have confirmed the signing of FC Basel striker Albian Ajeti on a four-year contract. The Hammers also have the option to extend his deal for another two years. It is believed that the 22-year-old cost in the region of £8m. Following his move to the London club, the Swiss international said he was …
West Ham are very close to signing FC Basel striker Albian Ajeti, according to multiple reports in the UK. An £8m fee is said to have been agreed with the deal expected to be concluded today. Hammers fans on Twitter are delighted that the club are moving quickly before the transfer deadline to sign another …
West Ham are interested in signing Stuttgart midfielder Santiago Ascacibar, according to reports in Germany. The 22-year-old generally plays as a holding midfield player and could be the club’s replacement for Pedro Obiang. Hammers boss Manuel Pellegrini has publicly spoken of the need to replace the midfielder following his departure to Sassuolo. Ascacibar would certainly …
West Ham have confirmed the signing of centre-back Goncalo Cardoso from Boavista. The 18-year-old joins the club on a five-year deal, with the option of a further year. The Portuguese Under 19 international has only made 18 senior appearances in his career so far and won’t be well known to many people in the UK. …
West Ham have decided against making a move for Nantes captain Valentin Rongier, according to France Football. The French magazine reports that the Hammers were put off by the 24-year-old’s price tag. Back in June, it was revealed that Nantes were looking for €15m (£13.8m) for the midfielder, with West Ham and Wolves both having …
West Ham are lining up a move for FC Basel striker Albian Ajeti, according to Blick. The Swiss publication reports that the Hammers will offer in the region of 10m Swiss Francs (£8.4m) for the forward. The 22-year-old missed the 3-2 win over FC Thun in the Swiss Super League on Saturday due to injury, …
West Ham are close to finalising a deal for Boavista centre-back Goncalo Cardoso, according to reports in the English media. The Hammers are said to have agreed a £3m fee. The defender is only 18 years of age but it is believed that he will become part of the first-team squad if he doe finalise …
West Ham are interested in signing Getafe centre-back Djene, according to the Daily Express. Leicester City are said to be considering the Togo international as a replacement for Harry Maguire, but the Hammers are believed to be ready to make their move as well. The 27-year-old, who has also been linked with Arsenal in recent …
West Ham are interested in signing Bordeaux forward Francois Kamano, according to Girondins4ever.com. The 23-year-old is said to be a target for Liverpool, but the French website believes that the Hammers are one of six potential suitors for the player. Everton, Newcastle, Roma, Valencia and Sevilla are also said to be keen on signing Kamano …
West Ham are one of three teams weighing up a move for Goztepe fullback Lamine Gassama, according to Dakar Privee. The Senegalese website reports that the Hammers, Hoffenheim and Amiens are all keen on the 29-year-old. The right-back featured prominently as Senegal reached the African Cup of Nations final last month. He started the first …