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  • West Ham have told player he is free to leave

    West Ham have told player he is free to leave

    When a new player comes into the football club, there is always every chance that one will have to make way for that individual. Indeed, following the arrival of Lucas Paqueta – a blockbuster of a signing for The Hammers – it seems a long-time West Ham United man could be on his way out…

  • West Ham United avoid shock in UEL

    West Ham United avoid shock in UEL

    West Ham has turned their attention back to European football after the drama of a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea in the European Conference League, with David Moyes eyed to start the UEFA Conference League group campaign with a win. The crowd at the London stadium paid tribute to Her Majesty Elizabeth II, who passed away…

  • Can the Hammers Improve This Season?

    Can the Hammers Improve This Season?

    After sixth and seventh place finishes in consecutive seasons, West Ham have endured a challenging start to their 2022/23 campaign. In fact, they’ve just won and lost four of their six EPL matches to date, leaving the Hammers mired in 18th place and the relegation zone. So, while you can bet with FortuneJack at extended…

  • David Moyes gets defender and wants more

    David Moyes gets defender and wants more

    Defender Emerson Palmieri has signed with West Ham for an undisclosed fee, signing a four-year contract that includes the option of an extension to a further year. West Ham United completed the signing of left-back Emerson Palmieri from Chelsea; the club announced Tuesday. Since moving to Stamford Bridge from Roma in 2018, Palmieri has failed…

  • West Ham in talks to sign Champions League defender

    West Ham in talks to sign Champions League defender

    West Ham have reportedly made an offer for Thilo Kehrer of Paris Saint-Germain, with David Moyes desperate for defensive reinforcements. The news could imply that the Irons have cooled their interest in Manchester United centre-back Eric Bailly, who is no longer needed at Old Trafford, though they may reconsider if the Kehrer deal falls through.…

  • Moyes signs Italian striker from Serie A

    Moyes signs Italian striker from Serie A

    West Ham United have signed 23-year-old Italian striker Gianluca Scamacca from Serie A club Sassuolo on a five-year deal. Athletic have revealed that Sassuolo striker Gianluca Scamacca flew to London on Monday night ahead of a medical, and the 23-year-old has already completed a 30.5 million PS transition. The Hammers have agreed to pay an…

  • The Best Hammers Betting Markets for 2022/23

    The Best Hammers Betting Markets for 2022/23

    While West Ham may have been slightly disappointed to miss out on a top six finish last season (Manchester United claimed sixth place despite having their worst season in 30 years), there remains considerable optimism that 2022/23 could see the Hammers improve on this performance. This is despite the arrival of Erik ten Hag at…

  • Key man to stay for one more year

    Key man to stay for one more year

    Declan Rice and West Ham have reached a ‘gentleman’s arrangement’ for him to stay at the club for one more season before leaving next summer. According to talkSPORT’s Alex Crook, the England international ‘wouldn’t be surprised’ to end up at Chelsea. Rice, who is expected to take over as West Ham captain following the departure…

  • Is Ward-Prowse the Answer to West Ham’s Midfield Woes?

    Is Ward-Prowse the Answer to West Ham’s Midfield Woes?

    It’s little wonder that James Ward-Prowse is currently one of the most coveted players in the Premier League, with the talented midfielder and dead-ball specialist arguably keeping Southampton afloat over the course of the last couple of years. Now entering his prime years at the age of 27, Ward-Prowse has been linked with a host…

  • Will Jesse Lingard Rejoin the Hammers this Summer?

    Will Jesse Lingard Rejoin the Hammers this Summer?

    According to reports, West Ham United are edging closer to the resigning of former Manchester United forward Jesse Lingard, who was released from Old Trafford on a free transfer earlier in the summer. Bookies have been quick to react to this, slashing their odds of him returning to the capital from 6/4 to an odds-on…