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title: "West Ham News Today: Traore on team’s belief, injury update on nine players, interest in Mingueza"
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published: "2026-04-07T10:43:55Z"
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# West Ham News Today: Traore on team’s belief, injury update on nine players, interest in Mingueza

West Ham United are in back in full swing as they look to hit back from an FA Cup loss to Leeds United, as they host Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Friday. From transfer rumours, to injury updates, here’s all the news you need to known about Nuno Espirito Santo’s men at ReadWestHam.

## Adama Traore say’s this team will always fight to the end

Adama Traore put on his best performance in an Iron’s shirt on Sunday, but could not stop the team from falling short against Leeds United.

The 30-year-old provided the assist for the dramatic equalizer and believes the fight they showed is what can keep them in the Premier League.

[Read More: **“Gives me belief”: West Ham winger say’s fighting spirit is what an keep them up**](https://readwestham.com/2026/04/07/west-ham-adama-traore-fighting-spirt/)

## An injury update on nine players heading into Wolves on Friday

Nuno’s team were without five first team players for the Easter weekend tie with Leeds United and could have lost three more.

Most of the absent pro’s are expected to return for Friday’s game but some could miss more time than others with the Hammers being cautious.

[Read More: **West Ham sweat fitness of NINE players heading into massive Premier League matchup**](https://readwestham.com/2026/04/07/west-ham-sweat-fitness-nine-players/)

## Hammers join interested parties in Oscar Mingueza

The Irons have joined Aston Villa in their interest in Celta Vigo full-back, Oscar Mingueza.

The former Barcelona player is out of contract this summer and tipped for a move to the Premier League.

[Read More: **West Ham join fellow Premier League side in race for Spanish full-back**](https://readwestham.com/2026/04/07/west-ham-interest-celta-vigo-oscar-mingueza/)