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‘Just go and buy him’ – Some Villa fans want the club to hijack West Ham’s move for 17-goal star
West Ham are thought to be closing in on the signing of the Brentford midfielder Said Benrahma. The 25-year-old was one of the best players in the Championship last season and it is no surprise that the Premier League clubs are trying to sign him. He would add creativity, flair and goals to the West Ham United attack if he moves to the London club. The 25-year-old picked up 17 goals and 10 assists last year and he can play in the wide areas or as the number ten. Apparently, the Hammers have already submitted a bid for the player. Benrahma has been linked with a move to Aston Villa as well this summer and the Villa fans have taken to Twitter to share their thoughts on him moving to West Ham United. It seems that some of the Aston Villa fans want their club to hijack West Ham’s move for the ...
David Ornstein: Hammers agree deal for Leeds target, medical scheduled for Wednesday
According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, West Ham United have agreed a £30 million deal (including add-ons) with Brentford for the services of attacker Said Benrahma. [embedded content] The 25-year-old is currently with North African giants Algeria on international duty, and a medical is scheduled for Wednesday once he returns. Benrahma has also been linked with Leeds United, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, but it’s the Hammers that have met Brentford’s valuation, and he is expected to be at the London Stadium club in the coming days. Personal terms still need to be finalised, but that isn’t expected to be an issue as he clearly wants to play in the Premier League after missing out on promotion with the Bees last term. Benrahma has scored 19 goals since the start of 2019-20, weighing in...
Journalist confirms West Ham bid for attacker, personal terms agreed with player
West Ham United are looking to improve their attacking options before the transfer window closes and they have identified Josh King as a target. Bournemouth have been relegated to the Championship and King is too good to play at that level. The 28-year-old has been linked with a move back to the Premier League and it seems that the Hammers are keen on signing him. According to Alex Crook from Talksport, the London club have had a £13 million bid rejected for the Bournemouth attacker. #WHUFC have had a £13m for #AFCB striker Josh King rejected. The Cherries are fuming that King has already agreed personal terms with the Hammers without the transfer fee being sorted. — Alex Crook ⚽️🎙 (@alex_crook) October 11, 2020 Apparently, the player has already agreed on personal te...
Report: 19-goal forward agrees personal terms with West Ham, £30m deal close
According to Sky Sport, West Ham United and Brentford are in advanced talks over a deal that could potentially be worth in the region of £30 million for Said Benrahma. Hammers manager David Moyes wants the Algerian as he looks to bolster his attack ahead of the EFL transfer deadline (October 16), and it appears that a deal is close. Italian journalist Nicolo Schira claims Benrahma has agreed personal terms with West Ham for a five-year contract after they chose him as a replacement for Felipe Anderson. Saïd #Benrahma has agreed personal terms with #WestHam for 5-year contract. #Hammers have chosen the algerian winger as replacement of Felipe Anderson. Now West Ham are working to finalize the deal with #Brentford (ask €30M). #transfers #WHUFC — Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) October 10, 2020 T...
‘Things weren’t going to happen’: Player now at Leeds United reflects on Arsenal days
Leeds United defender Luke Ayling reflected on his spell at Arsenal on Soccer AM on Sky Sports Football (11:45am, October 10, 2020). Ayling was on the books of Arsenal from 2001 until 2009, as he came through the academy. However, the Englishman could not break into the Gunners’ first team, and after a loan spell at Yeovil Town in 2010, he joined the Glovers on a permanent contract. The 29-year-old was successful during his time at Yeovil and earned the move to Bristol City in 2014, and after impressive performances at the Robins, he made the switch to Leeds in 2016. Ayling has reflected on his time at Arsenal, and while he has fond memories, he does not regret leaving the North London club. The defender said on Soccer AM on Sky Sports Football (11:45am, October 10, 2020): “I started ...
Report: Spurs firm favourites to seal £18m signing, Bale could play a key role in transfer
Tottenham have been linked with a move for the Swansea defender Joe Rodon this week. According to Daily Star, Gareth Bale could play a key role in bringing the 22-year-old to the London club. The domestic transfer window is open until the 16th of October and Tottenham are hoping to sign a centre back before the window closes. The Swansea defender has been identified as a target and the Premier League club are hoping that the likes of Gareth Bale and Ben Davies then convince their compatriot Joe Rodon to move to the London club. According to reports, Tottenham and are firm favourites to seal an £18 million move for the 22-year-old defender. Rodon is one of the most talented young defenders in the country right now and he should prove to be a quality long-term addition to the Tottenham squad...
Liverpool in talks to sign 27-yr-old, some of their fans react: ‘Average’, ‘Used to be decent’
Liverpool have been linked with a move for the Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland. With Alisson injured for the next few weeks, Liverpool need to bring in a quality keeper to deputize in the Brazilian’s absence. Adrian’s catastrophic performance against Aston Villa has forced Liverpool to dip into the transfer market once again and it will be interesting to see if the Reds can agree on a deal for the 27 year old before the transfer window closes. According to Mirror, there have been negotiations between Liverpool and Stoke and Butland could be involved against Everton in Saturday’s Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. The Stoke City keeper used to be rated very highly in England but his form has regressed over the years and he is no longer the talent he used to be. It will be interesting to ...
‘If things don’t turn out like that’ – Newcastle star makes worrying admission about his future
Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin has revealed that he could look to move on if the club fails to match up to his ambitions. The 23-year-old has been very impressive since moving to Newcastle and he is arguably the best player at the club right now. The Frenchman wants to play European football with Newcastle and it will be interesting to see if the Magpies can qualify for the Europa League in the near future. The fans will be desperate for the club to hold on to their star player and Newcastle must do everything in their power to convince Saint-Maximin that it is the right place for him to develop and continue his career. Newcastle are a good team but they’re not ready to challenge for European qualification just yet. It will be interesting to see if the Frenchman stays at the c...
Player hopes £18m Bundesliga striker will join him at Leeds United ‘one day’
Leeds United star Stuart Dallas has told talkSPORT that he hopes that Erling Haaland joins him at Elland Road one day. Dallas, who is a winger by trade but has played at left-back and as a midfielder under Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa, rates the Borussia Dortmund striker highly. The 29-year-old played against the 20-year-old when he turned out for Northern Ireland against Norway in a friendly international at Windsor Park last month. The two players swapped shirts, and Dallas hopes that the youngster – who was born in Leeds when his father Alf-Inge Haaland was playing for the West Yorkshire club – joins him at Elland Road one day. Dallas said on talkSPORT about Haaland: “What a player he is and hopefully we see him in the Premier League one day with Leeds.” Erling Haaland Stats Haaland ...
Leeds United player says getting the better of Liverpool ace once ‘was nice’
Leeds United defender Luke Ayling has commented on his nutmeg on Liverpool forward Sadio Mane earlier in the season, as quoted in Leeds Live. Marcelo Bielsa’s side suffered a 4-3 defeat at the hands of Liverpool away from home at Anfield in the Premier League in the opening weekend of the season. It was a very entertaining match which was decided when the defending Premier League champions scored a late goal from the penalty spot, with Mohamed Salah scoring a hat-trick. In the first half, Ayling did a nutmeg on Mane, who is one of the best players in the Premier League and is a key figure at Liverpool, although the Senegalese did one on him soon after. Leeds Live quotes the 29-year-old as saying about that incident: “It was nice. Obviously you’re a bit nervous to start the season. They cam...
Report: Tottenham ready to submit £13m bid to sign West Ham target before window closes
Tottenham are hoping to sign Joe Rodon from Swansea this summer. The 22 year old centre back is a target for West Ham United as well and Football Insider claims that Tottenham are now plotting a fresh swoop for the defender. Apparently, the Premier League side are ready to submit a £13 million offer for the Championship defender and it will be interesting to see if Swansea are willing to sanction his departure this late in the window. Swansea will struggle to replace him properly with so little time left. Swansea value the player at around £15 million. Rodon is one of the most talented young defenders in the country right now and he could prove to be a quality long-term investment from Tottenham. The London club have lost Jan Vertonghen this summer and they need to bring in a quality ...
Report: Aston Villa hoping to beat PL rivals to the signing of 28-yr-old this summer
Aston Villa are looking to sign Josh King from Bournemouth before the transfer window closes. The 28 year old has been linked with several Premier League clubs this summer and it will be interesting to see where he ends up eventually. According to Football Insider, Aston Villa are trying to free up their wage bill so that they can sign the Bournemouth attacker. The domestic transfer window closes on the 16th of October and Villa will have to move quickly if they want to sign King. The 28 year old is too good for the Championship and he has proven his quality in the Premier League. Given his contract situation, he is likely to be available for a reasonable price and it would be a very smart investment from Aston Villa if they manage to snap him up. Josh King has one year left on his current...
