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title: "West Ham News Today: Hammers interested in La Liga defender, Soucek and Wan-Bissaka qualify for the World Cup"
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author: "Matt Bottomley"
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published: "2026-04-01T10:27:37Z"
modified: "2026-04-01T17:02:02Z"
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# West Ham News Today: Hammers interested in La Liga defender, Soucek and Wan-Bissaka qualify for the World Cup

It might be the international break but the news at West Ham United is still ongoing. From transfer news, injury question marks to who is ready to return in week’s time [ReadWestHam](https://readwestham.com/) has you covered for everything going on with [Nuno Espirito Santo’s team](https://readwestham.com/2026/03/31/west-ham-nuno-espirito-santo-praise-mateus-fernandes/) today.

## West Ham interested in La Liga defender

[Nuno’s team](https://www.whufc.com/) have declared their interest in Real Betis central defender Natan.

The Hammers face competition for the likes of Crystal Palace, Brentford and AFC Bournemouth should they stay up this season.

[Read More: **West Ham join fellow Premier League sides in chase for La Liga defender**](https://readwestham.com/2026/04/01/west-ham-interested-real-betis-natan/)

## West Ham International Watch: Soucek and Wan-Bissaka qualify

A number of Iron’s were on international duty this week, with Tomas Soucek and Aaron Wan-Bissaka qualifying for this summer’s World Cup.

Elsewhere Jarrod Bowen appeared for England and Mateus Fernandes made his debut for Portugal.

[Read More: **West Ham International Watch: Tomas Soucek and Aaron Wan-Bissaka book their place at the World Cup**](https://readwestham.com/2026/04/01/west-ham-international-watch-soucek-wan-bissaka-qualify/)

## Ref Watch: West Ham vs Leeds United

The referee’s for the Hammers FA Cup tie with Leeds United on Sunday afternoon have been confirmed.

Craig Pawson will be the man in the middle as Nuno’s team look to confirm a place at Wembley in the semi final.

[Read More: **Ref Watch: The Match Officials confirmed for West Ham vs Leeds United**](https://readwestham.com/2026/04/01/match-officials-west-ham-vs-leeds-united-confirmed/)