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West Ham step up midfield hunt after Álvarez heads to Fenerbahce on loan For now, West Ham have moved to loan Edson Álvarez to Fenerbahce for the season. Thus the loan frees funds and clears Álvarez wages from the wage bill. Therefore West Ham want two midfielders, one deep and one advanced. Hence the club…

West Ham push for Magassa as Álvarez moves closer to Fenerbahçe loan West Ham have submitted a bid for Monaco midfielder Soungoutou Magassa. Additionally, Potter wants two midfield additions this summer. However, he moves ahead after a broad outline for Edson Álvarez to join Fenerbahçe on loan. Talks between West Ham and Fenerbahçe are finalising…

West Ham v Chelsea Friday Night Showdown: Potter warns of budget limits as the transfer window bites West Ham host Chelsea on Friday after a heavy loss to Sunderland. But the club sells the dream to the stands, not to the boardroom. Yet Potter warns that without learning from transfer mistakes improvement will stall. He…

West Ham Watch Transfer Circus Signals Tchatchoua Alvarez and Okafor From Essex I watch the transfer circus and call it out. The soul of West Ham lives in the stands, not the boardroom. And if rivals like Millwall or Spurs think they can mock our accent, they are mistaken. The real soundtrack remains the East…

West Ham chase Fernandes as Dibling saga could unlock a big move Southampton rejected a £40m bid for the 19-year-old winger. West Ham remain keen on Mateus Fernandes from Southampton. Everton are likely to move again for Tyler Dibling. Southampton demand at least £50m for Fernandes. West Ham bid £30m plus £2m in add ons.…

West Ham Transfer Watch Larsen Links Álvarez Loan and Tchatchoua Move Shake the Market Wolves are wary of Newcastle interest in Strand Larsen. Newcastle’s pursuit around the striker heightens risk and price in this window. West Ham are watching the market closely and seek clarity before any deal with Alvarez. Fenerbahce are pursuing a loan…

West Ham United Keep The Circus In Check With The High Press West Ham United arrived with the stands buzzing and the badge pressed to the chest. This is the moment when the soul of the club shows its teeth. They pressed high and constant, hunting in packs and forcing errors. The centre back, built…

Sunderland turn the Stadium of Light into a storm for West Ham Sunderland wrap their city by the sea in big pictures and loud promises for the Stadium of Light. The £80m makeover is meant for regeneration; however, it spills onto the pitch.

West Ham Crushed in Sunderland as Rejuvenation Turns into a Nightmare Look, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again — the soul of West Ham is in the stands, not in fancy redevelopments or the boardroom’s latest bright ideas. And judging by this performance at Sunderland, you’d think some suits upstairs believe a…

West Ham on the frontline as the season kicks off West Ham head into the weekend with nerves and belief. Around Europe the talk is of new eras and fresh faces in a league that never stops surprising. Liverpool host Bournemouth in a stern opening test for the visitors. Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitiké chase…