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title: "West Ham morning news round-up – 7th August 2019"
canonical: "https://readwestham.com/2019/08/07/west-ham-morning-news-round-up-7th-august-2019/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Read Everything"
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published: "2019-08-07T07:30:00Z"
modified: "2019-08-07T07:30:00Z"
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# West Ham morning news round-up – 7th August 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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### [Watford make Sarr breakthrough – why West Ham should follow up interest](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/06/watford-make-sarr-breakthrough-why-west-ham-should-follow-up-interest/)

![](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2019/08/986189234-300x300.jpg)

Watford have made a breakthrough in negotiations for Rennes winger and West Ham United target Ismaila Sarr, so if the Hammers are serious in their … [Read More](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/06/watford-make-sarr-breakthrough-why-west-ham-should-follow-up-interest/)

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### [Hammers fans delighted as Cardoso signs five-year deal](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/06/hammers-fans-delighted-as-cardoso-signs-five-year-deal/)

![](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2019/08/1142459790-300x300.jpg)

West Ham United have finally confirmed the signing of highly-rated Boavista centre-back Goncalo Cardoso, and it's fair to say supporters are … [Read More](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/06/hammers-fans-delighted-as-cardoso-signs-five-year-deal/)

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### [Balbuena ready for new season – how important is he to the Hammers?](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/06/balbuena-ready-for-new-season-how-important-is-he-to-the-hammers/)

![](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2019/08/1158725250-300x300.jpg)

Fabian Balbuena made it his mission to 'meet the demands of the Premier League' after completing a £6.5million move to West Ham United from … [Read More](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/06/balbuena-ready-for-new-season-how-important-is-he-to-the-hammers/)

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### [Pellegrini enjoying West Ham attack – and fans have a reason to be excited](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/06/pellegrini-enjoying-west-ham-attack-and-fans-have-a-reason-to-be-excited/)

![](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2019/08/1165888355-300x300.jpg)

Manuel Pellegrini has expressed his delight with how many goals West Ham United scored during pre-season, giving supporters a real reason to be full … [Read More](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/06/pellegrini-enjoying-west-ham-attack-and-fans-have-a-reason-to-be-excited/)

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### [Pellegrini set for selection headache – should Wilshere start?](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/06/pellegrini-set-for-selection-headache-should-wilshere-start/)

![](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2019/08/1164547643-300x300.jpg)

Jack Wilshere believes Manuel Pellegrini may have a selection headache on his hands this season with competition for places expected to be wild, but … [Read More](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/06/pellegrini-set-for-selection-headache-should-wilshere-start/)

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### [Fabianski an injury doubt for season opener – can Roberto fill his boots?](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/06/fabianski-an-injury-doubt-for-season-opener-can-roberto-fill-his-boots/)

![](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2019/08/1145451630-300x300.jpg)

West Ham United could be handed their first blow of the season on the opening weekend, with Lukasz Fabianski considered as an injury doubt ahead of … [Read More](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/06/fabianski-an-injury-doubt-for-season-opener-can-roberto-fill-his-boots/)

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