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Sam Brown

Sam Brown

Sports Journalist · 105 articles

Content executive at Fresh Press Media Ltd

Grading West Ham’s transfer window
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Grading West Ham’s transfer window

As Manuel Pellegrini walked through the door at the London Stadium, West Ham fans would have been cautiously optimistic. The manager was in place, but would the board back him with the cash? Spoiler alert: they did. See how we rated West Ham’s summer transfer business. Arrivals Longing for a marquee signing for a few […]

West Ham have made contact with Milan regarding Carlos Bacca
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West Ham have made contact with Milan regarding Carlos Bacca

West Ham have made contact with Milan regarding Carlos Bacca, according to reports in Italian media relayed by Sport Witness.  The Colombian forward was linked with a move to West Ham during the 2016 summer transfer window, and the lengthy saga concluded with Bacca staying in Italy. Despite a series of summer acquisitions amongst the […]

West Ham in negotiations to sign Harold Moukoudi
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West Ham in negotiations to sign Harold Moukoudi

West Ham are in talks to secure the signing of Harold Moukoudi of Le Havre in Ligue 2, according to a report in the Daily Mail.  The Hammers have already added one youthful defender in this transfer window by way of Issa Diop, and new boss Manuel Pellegrini is seemingly keen to add one more […]

Snodgrass coveted by Steve Bruce after successful loan spell
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Snodgrass coveted by Steve Bruce after successful loan spell

Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce is reportedly very keen to welcome Robert Snodgrass back to Villa Park for the 2018-19 season. The Scotsman secured a loan move to Villa in late August of 2017, and was a key part of a campaign that led all the way to the Championship playoff final. Making 43 appearances, […]

Obiang saga nearing conclusion as West Ham issue ultimatum to Sampdoria
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Obiang saga nearing conclusion as West Ham issue ultimatum to Sampdoria

West Ham have issued an ultimatum of ‘take it or leave it’ to Sampdoria over the transfer of Pedro Obiang. In a Gazzetta dello Sport article translated by Sport Witness, it seems the negotiations over the return of Obiang to his previous club in Serie A are reaching the limits of what West Ham will tolerate. […]

West Ham raise Obiang asking price
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West Ham raise Obiang asking price

West Ham are driving a hard bargain for midfielder Pedro Obiang, rejecting an increased bid from Sampdoria of €10.5 million. Asking for a fee of €11 million, Sport Witness report that Manuel Pellegrini’s side have once again changed their position, now demanding €12.5 million. Arriving at West Ham prior to the 2015-16 season, Obiang became a familiar face […]

West Ham agree deal to sign Portuguese prodigy Silva
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West Ham agree deal to sign Portuguese prodigy Silva

West Ham have agreed a deal to sign Xande Silva, according to TalkSPORT. The 21-year-old came through the ranks at Sporting before joining Vitoria, and has been a regular participant in Portugal’s age-group sides. With 30 appearances for Vitoria’s senior side since 2015, the forward has received 65 Portugal caps, ranging from the U15 team […]

West Ham likely to miss out on Marcelo as Lyon president denies exit
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West Ham likely to miss out on Marcelo as Lyon president denies exit

West Ham look set to miss out on welcoming Marcelo to the London Stadium this summer after Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas said the defender would not be leaving. A report in L’Equipe (translated by Inside Futbol) revealed that despite interest from the East Londoners, the Brazilian would be remaining in Ligue 1 for at least […]

West Ham representatives in Italy to secure €20m Sturaro swoop
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West Ham representatives in Italy to secure €20m Sturaro swoop

West Ham representatives are reportedly in Italy to negotiate the signing of Stefano Sturaro from Juventus, according to Tutto Mercato. The 25-year-old has been at The Old Lady since 2014, when he was snapped up from fellow Serie A outfit Genoa. After experiencing difficulty in breaking into the first team however, it appears as though […]

Obiang coveted by multiple Serie A clubs
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Obiang coveted by multiple Serie A clubs

Pedro Obiang has reportedly been the subject of several bids from Serie A clubs, according to Calcio Mercato.  The Spaniard has been at West Ham for three years, and in that time has made 67 appearances for the Hammers. With new manager Manuel Pellegrini preparing the squad for his first season in charge, Atalanta and […]

West Ham interested in signing Bernard
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West Ham interested in signing Bernard

West Ham are reportedly interested in signing Bernard, report Football Insider.  The Brazilian’s contract at Shakhtar Donetsk is set to expire at the end of the month, and the Ukrainians are unlikely to strike a new deal with the 25-year-old before the July 1 deadline. New Hammers boss Manuel Pellegrini had reportedly tried to sign […]