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Newcastle and West Ham interested in signing 30-goal attacker this summer
Villarreal forward Gerard Moreno has been linked with a move to Newcastle United and West Ham United. According to reports via calciomercato, Roma are keeping tabs on the Spanish attacker as well. Moreno has been in exceptional form for the Yellow Submarines this season and he has helped them win the Europa League. The 29-year-old striker has 30 goals and 11 assists to his name in all competitions this past season. The attacker scored a vital goal against Manchester United in the final of the Europa League earlier this month and the Spanish outfit lifted the trophy after a penalty shootout win. It is no secret that West Ham need to sign a quality striker this summer and Moreno would be a superb upgrade on Michail Antonio. The Hammers have secured European football for the next season ...
Hammers reportedly ‘mad keen on’ £20m Man Utd target as Moyes eyes Euro 2020-bound star
West Ham United are ‘mad keen on’ West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone ahead of the summer transfer window, according to The Sun. However, they must be willing to pay £20 million to have a chance of landing the 28-year-old. Manchester United are also keen on Johnstone but are hoping West Brom will reduce their valuation. Hammers boss David Moyes sees the goalie as a long-term replacement for 36-year-old Lukasz Fabianski and is willing to wait until the price drops before making a concrete move. Johnstone had an impressive individual campaign with the Baggies despite being unable to save them from relegation. He made the most saves (166) in the Premier League in 2020-21, earning himself a spot in manager Gareth Southgate’s 33-man provisional Euro 2020 squad as a result. He is expec...
West Ham ready to submit €12m offer for experienced South American
West Ham United have been linked with a move for the Porto goalkeeper Agustin Marchesin. According to A Bola (via Sportwitness), David Moyes wants to sign the experienced shot-stopper this summer after his impressive performances for the Portuguese outfit this past season. Marchesin has been a key player for Porto this season and he has impressed in the Champions League as well. It will be interesting to see if the 33-year-old is brought in as a potential replacement for Lukasz Fabianski. The Hammers star is currently 36 year old and the Londoners will need to plan for life without him soon. Marchesin is hardly a young option but he has a contract until the summer of 2023 and he could be available for a reasonable price this summer. Furthermore, he is quite experienced and proven at the hi...
West Ham hold talks with 23-yr-old’s agent, Hammers prepared to pay £14m
West Ham United have recently been linked with a move for Spartak Moscow midfielder Alex Kral. According to the Express, the Hammers have now held extensive talks with the 23-year-old’s representatives. The player’s agent Karol Kisel has been in England this week to hold talks with the Premier League club regarding a summer transfer. Kral is keen to move to the London club and join up with international teammates Tomas Soucek and Vladimir Coufal. The Hammers are prepared to pay around £14 million for the highly talented defensive midfielder and are keen to get the deal over the line. SL View: Potential replacement for Rice? West Ham already have two quality defensive midfielders in Declan Rice and Tomas Soucek, and it is unclear how they would accommodate Kral in their starting line-...
West Ham keen on €12m-rated La Liga midfielder, but face competition from another PL club
West Ham United are keen on signing Osasuna midfielder Jon Moncayola. According to Spanish publication AS, Crystal Palace are also interested in the 23-year-old who has a €12 million release clause in his contract. The Spanish club want to keep Moncayola and have offered him a new contract. However, a move to the Premier League may prove too tempting to turn down. SL View: Long term replacement for Mark Noble? The Hammers certainly need more depth in the central midfield, and the Spaniard would be a quality long term addition as Mark Noble’s replacement. He has been a key player for Osasuna in La Liga, and his ability to operate in numerous positions would benefit either of the London clubs. The reported asking price seems quite reasonable for a player of his ability and potential. If Monc...
‘This is emotional’ – Rice reacts as West Ham star pens goodbye message
Jesse Lingard has established himself as a West Ham United star and hero in just five months, helping the Hammers secure European football after hitting the ground upon arriving at the London Stadium in January. The England international joined West Ham from Manchester United on loan during the winter transfer window, ending his spell with nine goals and four assists in 16 Premier League games. Manager David Moyes would love to sign Lingard permanently, but it remains to be seen whether Man Utd are open to selling the attacking midfielder. The 28-year-old has reflected on his West Ham stint, taking to social media to thank the club and fans for the opportunity and leaving the door open for a permanent move: Lingard’s mate and Hammers skipper Declan Rice is gutted to see him leave, taking t...
Goalkeeper leaves future in club’s hands amid West Ham and Tottenham links
In-demand West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone has put his future into the club’s hands (as related to iNews) amidst growing interest from West Ham United and Tottenham. The 28-year-old keeper has been a rare shining light in West Brom’s dreadful Premier League campaign. Even though the Baggies suffered relegation from the top flight and conceded a staggering 76 goals, the Englishman has enjoyed a stunning individual season. Johnstone has benefitted from playing behind one of the worst defences in Europe’s top-five divisions, making over 150 saves to catch the eye of several Premier League clubs. An array of magical moments includes a fantastic save to thwart James Ward-Prowse’s spot-kick in a 3-0 win over Southampton in mid-April. His impressive displays for the West Midlands out...
West Ham have spoken to 23-yr-old’s representatives, four other PL clubs keen
West Ham United are keen on signing Spartak Moscow midfielder Alex Kral. According to Sky Sports, five Premier League clubs are interesting in Kral. West Ham have already spoken to the player’s representatives. The opportunity to link up with Vladimir Coufal and Tomas Soucek could convince the 23-year-old to move to the London club this summer. All three players will soon join up with the Czech Republic squad for the European Championships, and the Hammers duo could play a key role in the transfer. There is no doubt that Kral is a talented player, but it is unclear how David Moyes would accommodate him in his starting line-up. The defensive midfielder would probably be behind Declan Rice and Soucek in the pecking order at West Ham. A player of his quality will want to play regular first-te...
West Ham likely to submit an offer to 107-cap international this summer
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud is set to leave the Premier League club when his contract expires this summer, and he on the radar of West Ham United and AC Milan. According to Eurosport, the Hammers have been following the 107-cap French international for some time and are likely to submit an offer in the coming weeks. Milan are also looking to finalise a potential agreement with the veteran forward. The former Arsenal star has struggled to hold down a regular starting berth at Chelsea this season, and he will want to join a club where he plays more often. The Hammers could certainly use a towering centre forward like him, and he could be a quality short term addition. Michail Antonio has done a reasonably good job for the Hammers as a striker, but David Moyes must bring in an upgrade if h...
Three Things: Liverpool have nothing to crow about, Chelsea get lucky, West Ham rewarded
Another Monday morning is here, which means it is time to roll out our ‘Three Things’ column for the final time this season. Matchday 38 in the Premier League didn’t disappoint, providing us with plenty of talking points to get stuck into. Let’s get this show on the road! Liverpool have nothing to crow about Liverpool supporters often have a tenuous grip on reality, and they were at it again as their team booked a place in next season’s Champions League with a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday. Plenty of Reds fans took to social media to crow about their ‘achievement’, with many of them revelling in the misfortune of former manager Brendan Rodgers whose Leicester City team missed out. Flower it up any way you want, but finishing fifth in the Premier League and winning the FA Cup is...
Key Arsenal pair return, Chelsea star misses out, Hammers make two changes
The 38th round of fixtures in the Premier League features some crucial matches at the top end of the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the games. Liverpool booked their place in next season’s Champions League with a 2-0 home win over Crystal Palace – Sadio Mane got the goals. Chelsea ended the campaign in fourth place despite losing 2-1 at Aston Villa – Bertrand Traore and Anwar El-Ghazi were on target for the Midlands club. Leicester City missed out on the top four after crashing 4-2 at home to Tottenham Hotspur – Gareth Bale (2), Harry Kane and Kasper Schmeichel (OG) were on the scoresheet for the visitors. Champions Manchester City rounded off the season with an emphatic 5-0 home victory over Everton –...
Predicted West Ham XI vs Southampton: Moyes to make two changes, 24-yr-old set to start
West Ham United host Southampton in the Premier League later today and the Hammers will be looking to cement their place in the Europa League for the next season. David Moyes’ side are currently three points adrift of Tottenham Hotspur and a draw here would ensure European football for the next season. West Ham are coming into this game on the back of an impressive win over West Bromwich Albion and they will be full of confidence against a vulnerable Southampton side. The last time these two sides met, they played out a goalless draw and the Hammers will be looking to pick up all three points this time around. Southampton have nothing to play for it will be interesting to see if they can produce a professional performance and pull off an upset. The Hammers will be desperate not to lose thi...
