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title: "West Ham morning news round-up – 16th January 2019"
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author: "Read Everything"
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published: "2019-01-16T07:30:00Z"
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# West Ham morning news round-up – 16th January 2019

The news cycle surrounding West Ham never stops and as such, it can be difficult to keep up to date with everything that’s going on. Therefore, we’ve rounded up everything you might have missed from yesterday into one place.

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### [West Ham in talks over deal for Bristol Rovers defender Michael Kelly](https://readwestham.com/2019/01/15/west-ham-in-talks-over-deal-for-bristol-rovers-defender-michael-kelly/)

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West Ham are in talks over a potential deal to sign Bristol Rovers defender Michael Kelly, according to a report from journalist Pete O'Rouke.\
The … [Read More](https://readwestham.com/2019/01/15/west-ham-in-talks-over-deal-for-bristol-rovers-defender-michael-kelly/)

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### [Hammers reject €10m bid for Obiang](https://readwestham.com/2019/01/15/hammers-reject-e10m-bid-for-obiang/)

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West Ham have rejected a €10 million bid for Pedro Obiang from Fiorentina, according to Sky Sports. \
The midfielder was heavily linked … [Read More](https://readwestham.com/2019/01/15/hammers-reject-e10m-bid-for-obiang/)

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### [Shanghai SIPG to make improved Arnautovic offer](https://readwestham.com/2019/01/15/shanghai-sipg-to-make-improved-arnautovic-offer/)

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Chinese Super League club Shanghai SIPG are ready to step up their efforts to sign Marko Arnautovic from West Ham United.\
According to a report … [Read More](https://readwestham.com/2019/01/15/shanghai-sipg-to-make-improved-arnautovic-offer/)

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### [West Ham have reportedly watched Piatek](https://readwestham.com/2019/01/15/west-ham-have-reportedly-watched-piatek/)

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West Ham have reportedly watched Krzysztof Piatek in action for Genoa this season. \
The Hammers, according to the Daily Mail, are on the … [Read More](https://readwestham.com/2019/01/15/west-ham-have-reportedly-watched-piatek/)

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