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First-team changes that Slaven Bilic needs to make
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First-team changes that Slaven Bilic needs to make

West Ham are now winless in their last five games and have secured all three points just once in their last seven outings in the Premier League and I’d argue there isn’t a team in the division who need the end of the season more than the Hammers. While injuries have taken their toll over […]

Fenerbahce rival West Ham for Mario Mandzukic
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Fenerbahce rival West Ham for Mario Mandzukic

West Ham’s never-ending search for a striker has come full circle as they appear to be ready to revisit a move for Mario Mandzukic in the summer. After being told he wasn’t for sale last summer and settling for his incompetent team-mate Simone Zaza, the Hammers have renewed belief that they can land the 30-year-old […]

West Ham want Jaap Stam to replace Slaven Bilic
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West Ham want Jaap Stam to replace Slaven Bilic

Slaven Bilic’ situation at West Ham is a dicey one. Less than one year removed from spearheading the Hammers’ best top flight finish for two decades, Bilic has been teetering close to the edge at the London Stadium following a turbulent season. The Hammers find themselves marooned in mid-table after a dismal run of fixtures […]

Summer free agents West Ham should consider signing
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Summer free agents West Ham should consider signing

It’s fair to say that West Ham’s last summer transfer window didn’t really go as planned. The failure to land a big money striker to solve our woes at the position has cost the club dear this season. However, the owners have given us their word (again) that they’ll do all they can to secure […]

David Gold: If fans want me to go, I’ll go
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David Gold: If fans want me to go, I’ll go

Following a turbulent season, the fans have spoken out in their minority against the board and the ownership. There are sections of the fanbase who would like to see David Gold and David Sullivan sell the club, while others believe the solution is for the pair to dig a little deeper into their pockets. West […]

Harry Maguire on West Ham’s radar for summer transfer
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Harry Maguire on West Ham’s radar for summer transfer

Defensively, West Ham have been pretty abysmal this season and a fair bit of that can be put down to injuries. Aaron Cresswell missed the first three months of the season with a knee ligament injury,. His return coincided with Arthur Masuaku suffering a similar injury keeping him out for several months while Sam Byram […]

West Ham mentioned as potential suitor for Dusan Tadic
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West Ham mentioned as potential suitor for Dusan Tadic

Dusan Tadic has been one of the leading attacking midfielders in the Premier League since his 2014 move to Southampton, but he could be on the move again this summer. According to Tuttosport, Arsenal and West Ham are keen on bringing Tadic to London when the transfer window opens, but they face competition from Atletico […]

West Ham linked with shock move for Johan Djourou
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West Ham linked with shock move for Johan Djourou

Right now, West Ham could probably do with an extra centre-back, but this isn’t who many had in mind as a potential signing. According to German source BILD (h/t talkSPORT), West Ham are interested in bringing Johan Djourou back to the Premier League in the summer. The defender came through the ranks with Swiss fourth-tier […]

Can West Ham attract top stars again?
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Can West Ham attract top stars again?

As West Ham United fans look to the future, one burning question is whether the Hammers can attract star players. After the club’s seventh place finish last season, this term has been something of a letdown. Patchy form and the departure of Dimitri Payet has understandably left many supporters wondering if the club will be […]

Injury Update: Sakho and Ogbonna closer to first-team return
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Injury Update: Sakho and Ogbonna closer to first-team return

Last time out against Leicester, West Ham not only succumbed to another defeat but suffered three devastating injuries. Winston Reid, Pedro Obiang and Michail Antonio all suffered injuries which will see them miss several weeks if not the rest of the season. The club’s Head of Medical and Sports Science Stijn Vandenbroucke has issued an update […]

Angelo Ogbonna closing in on first-team return
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Angelo Ogbonna closing in on first-team return

Slaven Bilic revealed after January’s win over Middlesbrough that centre-back Angelo Ogbonna had been playing through a knee injury which would now require surgery, putting him out for the rest of the season. I have to praise Angelo Ogbonna, because he has played the whole season with an injury. He needs an operation on his knee […]

West Ham to return for Michy Batshuayi in the summer
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West Ham to return for Michy Batshuayi in the summer

Despite having a £31m bid accepted by Marseille for Michy Batshuayi last summer, West Ham lost out to Chelsea for the Belgian who gazumped them with a larger offer and bigger wages. Batshuayi has endured a rough season in west London, making 16 appearances in the Premier League, all from the bench and limited to […]