Soungoutou Magassa’s absence from West Ham’s pre-season matches has raised questions about his position under Nuno Espírito Santo. The £17million midfielder has yet to feature this summer, with his continued absence attributed to a knock. Claret & Hugh reports that Mohamadou Kanté currently appears to be ahead of Magassa in the midfield hierarchy. West Ham […]
West Ham should sign Harvey Elliott if Liverpool make the midfielder available on realistic loan terms this summer. Nuno Espírito Santo needs more creativity before the Championship campaign begins, while Elliott requires a club prepared to make him an important attacking player. The 23-year-old has returned to Anfield after a difficult loan spell at Aston […]
West Ham United Women have secured Oona Siren’s future in east London. The extension runs until summer 2028 after the Finland midfielder signed a new two-year agreement. The 25-year-old joined West Ham from Norwegian side LSK Kvinner in September 2024. She has since made 54 appearances across all competitions and developed into one of Rita […]
Habib Diallo to West Ham has emerged as a potential move as Nuno Espírito Santo searches for another striker. The Hammers are among several European clubs monitoring the Metz forward, who could become available for a reduced fee following the French club’s relegation. Diallo returned to Metz last summer and remains under contract for another […]
Jessie Stapleton has joined Leicester and ended the Republic of Ireland defender’s three-year spell with West Ham United. Stapleton has signed a three-year contract with the Foxes as they rebuild their squad following relegation from the Women’s Super League. The 21-year-old still had one season remaining on her West Ham deal after signing a two-year […]
Taty Castellanos has reportedly told West Ham that he wants to leave the club this summer. Castellanos only joined West Ham from Lazio in January and remains under contract until 2030. The club are therefore in a strong negotiating position and have no obligation to approve a discounted departure. However, losing the Argentine would leave […]
Jarrod Bowen’s Rangers reaction included an honest warning that West Ham must improve before their Championship campaign begins. The captain admitted the Hammers were too slow and careless during parts of Sunday’s goalless pre-season draw at Ibrox. West Ham faced a Rangers side only five days away from starting their Scottish Premiership season. Almost 50,000 […]
The West Ham squad rebuild now needs to move from patience to urgency. The 0-0 draw against Rangers did not define Nuno Espírito Santo’s side, but it exposed an unbalanced group which still lacks mobility, creativity and reliable depth. Supporters have accepted the need to reshape the squad following relegation and several major departures. However, […]
The main takeaways from West Ham’s draw with Rangers exposed familiar problems within Nuno Espírito Santo’s squad. The Hammers defended well at Ibrox, but their lack of midfield control, creativity and pace prevented them from threatening regularly. Rangers entered the match further into their preparations and played with greater intensity during the opening stages. West […]
West Ham laboured to a 0-0 draw with Rangers as the Scots gave Nuno Espírito Santo’s side a tougher pre-season examination at Ibrox. The Hammers defended with discipline, but their lack of creativity highlighted the attacking work still required before competitive football begins. Rangers controlled possession during the opening stages and forced Mads Hermansen into […]
A West Ham London Stadium plan has been presented to City Hall as officials attempt to reduce the venue’s growing losses. The five proposals cover concerts, supporter experience, women’s football, naming rights and matchday food and drink. London Stadium LLP chair Lyn Garner outlined the ideas during a meeting of the Greater London Authority’s Economy, […]
Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s West Ham future remains uncertain, but his 2025/26 metrics provide a strong argument against selling him this summer. The right-back combined elite defensive output with overlooked efficiency in possession during a difficult Premier League campaign. Arsenal have reportedly added Wan-Bissaka to their defensive shortlist, while Lazio have already tested West Ham with a […]
