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Ever-improving Issa Diop tipped to make top-four switch
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Ever-improving Issa Diop tipped to make top-four switch

Following links with Manchester United during the summer, Issa Diop has once again been touted to join a ‘top-four’ club in the future by former Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Paul Robinson. The towering 22-year-old has been a behemoth in central defence for West Ham United since his £22million move from Toulouse last year. Speaking to Football […]

Wilshere suffers his latest injury setback
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Wilshere suffers his latest injury setback

Jack Wilshere’s injury-ridden West Ham United career since joining on a free transfer from Arsenal has taken another downward turn following another setback off the pitch. Manuel Pellegrini confirmed Wilshere’s latest blow in his press conference ahead of this weekend’s game against Newcastle United, cited by the Daily Mail: Jack has a small problem, he […]

Pellegrini has kept a keen eye on Diangana ahead of recall
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Pellegrini has kept a keen eye on Diangana ahead of recall

Grady Diangana’s potential return to West Ham United seems to be looking more likely by the day if the latest update is anything to go by. According to Football Insider, Manuel Pellegrini has requested ‘extensive’ reports of Diangana’s impressive impact on loan at West Bromwich Albion this season. The report claims the West Ham manager […]

Hammers fans itching to see Holland given first-team run
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Hammers fans itching to see Holland given first-team run

Masses of West Ham United fans are itching to see Nathan Holland given a run of games in the first team as he continues to shine for the Under-23s. The 21-year-old has scored six goals and provided four assists in nine games for Dmitri Halajko’s side this season, but has only appeared once for the […]

Joelinton set to be dropped by Newcastle for weekend visit
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Joelinton set to be dropped by Newcastle for weekend visit

Things haven’t gone smoothly for Newcastle United’s club-record signing Joelinton since joining from Hoffenheim in July. He’s scored just once with a minuscule six shots on target in 10 Premier League appearances and has simply looked like the best of an ineffective bunch in terms of Steve Bruce’s striker options. According to the Telegraph, there […]

Hammers fans ruing club’s decision to sign Wilshere
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Hammers fans ruing club’s decision to sign Wilshere

Following all the hype surrounding his 2018 arrival from Arsenal, Jack Wilshere’s reputation amongst many West Ham United fans appears to be at an all-time low at the moment. The 27-year-old has played just 712 minutes for West Ham which, when you take his £100,000-a-week contract into account, means he’s earned almost £10,000-per-minute spent on […]

West Brom fans react to Diangana recall speculation
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West Brom fans react to Diangana recall speculation

Many West Bromwich Albion fans have taken to social media to react to the news that Grady Diangana’s days at the club could be numbered. According to Claret & Hugh, there’s a growing possibility that West Ham United will recall the 21-year-old from his loan move in January to provide Manuel Pellegrini with attacking reinforcements. […]

Olympiakos defender Cisse admits West Ham interest
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Olympiakos defender Cisse admits West Ham interest

Olympiakos defender Pape Abou Cisse has revealed a Premier League trio including West Ham United were vying for his signature in the summer. Speaking to Le Quotidien, cited by Sport Witness, Cisse admitted his Premier League dream and mentioned the three clubs that were interested in his services during the summer: I dream of playing in […]

West Ham reveal Odubeko’s initial role at the club
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West Ham reveal Odubeko’s initial role at the club

West Ham United secured the signing of highly-rated striker Ademipo Odubeko on Friday after he rejected a new contract at Manchester United, and there seems to be a clear plan in place. The 17-year-old opted for West Ham over Atletico Madrid and Juventus after scoring a staggering 35 goals at youth level last season. Manuel […]

Hammers fans react to Perez’s wonder-goal for Alaves
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Hammers fans react to Perez’s wonder-goal for Alaves

Plenty of West Ham United fans were shocked by the wonder-goal former Hammers and Arsenal star Lucas Perez pulled out of his locker against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night. The 31-year-old cut inside from the right and unleashed a glorious curling strike into the far top corner late on to earn Deportivo Alaves a 1-1 […]

Hammers fans slam Allardyce for take on Xhaka debacle
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Hammers fans slam Allardyce for take on Xhaka debacle

Plenty of West Ham United fans have slammed Sam Allardyce for his comments on the current debacle at Arsenal involving Granit Xhaka following the 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace. The Gunners fumbled a two-goal lead at the Emirates before Xhaka was substituted to a chorus of sarcastic cheers from the home fans, leading to him […]

Roberto and David Martin ‘in danger’ of 2021 releases
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Roberto and David Martin ‘in danger’ of 2021 releases

West Ham United goalkeeping duo Roberto and David Martin are ‘in danger’ of being released by the club on the expiry of their current deals. According to Football.London, both goalkeepers could leave the club on free transfers at the end of next season, with the club’s youth prospects in mind. Nathan Trott – currently impressing […]