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Celtic reportedly battling West Ham & Steve Bruce for striker with 78 goals in 118 games
According to TEAMtalk, Scottish Premiership giants Celtic and Premier League trio West Ham United, Newcastle United and Southampton all have Young Boys striker Jean-Pierre Nsame on their summer target lists. The Cameroon international has scored 78 goals in 118 games since joining the Swiss giants from Servette in 2017, and it is not surprising to see British clubs eyeing him. Celtic are looking to strengthen their squad this summer ahead of next season’s battle with Rangers, and Nsame could prove to be a perfect addition to their striking ranks. Odsonne Edouard is likely to leave Parkhead this summer with Premier League clubs keen on him, and the Young Boys star could be an ideal replacement. West Ham also need a striker after manager David Moyes decided not to bring in a direct replaceme...
West Ham have reportedly joined Liverpool in the race for centre-back Arteta wants
According to TEAMtalk, Liverpool and West Ham United are both keen on Young Boys centre-back Ali Camara ahead of the summer transfer window. Hammers boss David Moyes will look to strengthen his defence in order to bolster his squad depth for next season, and the Guinea international could be a decent addition to his backline. West Ham are likely to be playing an additional competition next season with European qualifications on the cards, and they will need to make quality additions to the team. Camara was crucial to Young Boys winning the last two Swiss Super League titles, and he has continued to be impressive as the team look to land another title. The 23-year-old is also attracting Arsenal, Crystal Palace and Norwich City, and he could be playing in the Premier League next term. Liverp...
Predicted West Ham XI vs Chelsea: Moyes to make one change, 31-yr-old to start
West Ham United take on Chelsea in the Premier League later today, and it could be a huge game in the context of the top four race. Both teams will be desperate to pick up the three points, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top. The Hammers were beaten by Newcastle United in their last game and need to bounce back strongly at home against their London rivals. The last time these two sides played each other, Chelsea picked up a 3-0 win at Stamford Bridge. The Hammers will be keen to avenge that defeat here. Despite the defeat against Newcastle, the Londoners have been in impressive form over the last few weeks and will fancy their chances against the Blues. However, they will have to improve defensively if they want to beat Chelsea after conceding at least two goals in thei...
Reds go on the attack, Chelsea duo set for recall, boost for West Ham
The 33rd round of fixtures in the Premier League features some crucial matches at both ends of the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the weekend. The action got underway on Friday evening with Everton recording a 1-0 win at Arsenal courtesy of Bernd Leno’s own goal. Liverpool’s top-four hopes suffered a blow as they were held 1-1 by Newcastle United at Anfield. Mohamed Salah put the home side ahead, but Joe Willock snatched a point for the Magpies with a 95th minute equaliser. In-form West Ham United loanee Jesse Lingard will be fit to face Chelsea in the early evening game after shrugging off the effects of cramp. Blues manager Thomas Tuchel is expected to recall Cesar Azpilicueta and Thiago Silva to his...
West Ham lining up move for World Cup winner
West Ham United are looking to sign French goalkeeper Alphonse Areola, according to a report by the Express. Areola came through the youth ranks at Paris Saint-Germain and has since made over 100 appearances for the Ligue 1 giants. He has had several loan spells, including one at Real Madrid during their title-winning season of 2019/20. Areola was part of France’s World Cup-winning squad His displays over the last nine years have earned him three caps for the France national team, serving as Hugo Lloris’ understudy during their triumphant 2018 World Cup campaign. This year, he has been the number one choice at relegation strugglers Fulham. Despite their league position, the Frenchman has impressed between the sticks, keeping ten clean sheets. The Express claims that West Ham will make a mo...
Liverpool scouts reportedly believe West Ham target can break into Klopp’s first-team
According to Football Insider, Liverpool are keen on signing Sparta Prague striker Adam Hlozek as they look to strengthen their squad. The 18-year-old has caught the attention of Reds’ scouts, but they are not the only Premier League club interested in his services. West Ham United are also said to be keeping tabs on the £30 million-rated Hlozek as manager David Moyes looks to bring in a direct replacement for Sebastien Haller ahead of the new season. Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Juventus are also monitoring the teenager, and both Liverpool and the Hammers have their work cut out for them. Liverpool scouts have been impressed with what they have seen in Hlozek, and they believe he can slot straight into manager Jurgen Klopp’s first team. The Czech international is strong, quick and...
Jesse Lingard considered break from football after mental health struggles last year
Jesse Lingard has bravely opened up on a difficult period of his life, where he considered taking a break from football last year. Lingard has excelled since joining West Ham United on loan from Manchester United, scoring an impressive nine goals and assisting four in 13 appearances. As a result of his performances, West Ham are now in the hunt for Champions League football next season and are level on points with fourth-placed Chelsea. However, the Englishman has admitted he nearly took a break from football last year due to mental health issues. He also spoke on his mother’s depression and how United supported him and his family. Speaking in an interview with YouTube channel ‘Presenting’ (filmed in January), Lingard explained how he almost stepped away from football. “I could have e...
West Ham and Newcastle must move now as manager hints target could be sold
West Ham United and Newcastle United have been given further encouragement in their pursuit of Blackburn Rovers striker Adam Armstrong. The 24-year-old has been in fine form for Rovers this season, bagging 22 goals in 40 appearances during the current campaign. He has just over a year left on his current contract, and Rovers manager Tony Mowbray hinted earlier this month that he could be sold this summer. Mowbray has now confirmed that the club could be forced into selling their top assets to fund incoming transfers this summer. With playmaker Bradley Dack currently on the sidelines, Mowbray’s only other hope of raising sizeable funds is by selling Armstrong. In an interview with Lancashire Telegraph, Mowbray outlined his plans for the upcoming transfer window. “We will have to see what th...
West Brom set asking price for Tottenham and West Ham target
West Brom have set an asking price of £10million for goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, with Tottenham and West Ham said to be interested. Johnstone has impressed despite West Brom’s struggles this season, saving the joint-most shots in the Premier League, level with Leeds United’s Illan Meslier on 128. His performances even earned him a call-up to Gareth Southgate’s most recent England squad. At 28 years old, Johnstone also has some time to develop and would be a dependable option for any side in the top ten. Now, according to the Evening Standard, Johnstone will leave the Baggies this summer if Sam Allardyce cannot keep them in the Premier League. It is also claimed that Johnstone would cost any interested club £10million, with Tottenham supposedly showing an interest with Hugo Lloris b...
West Ham willing to pay up to €45million for summer signing
West Ham are reportedly willing to spend up to €45million on Sevilla forward Youssef En-Nesyri in the summer transfer window. The Hammers have had a brilliant season so far, with the club currently sat fifth in the Premier League table, level on points with fourth-placed Chelsea. Despite that, David Moyes’ striking options have struggled during the campaign. Jesse Lingard, who joined West Ham on loan in the January transfer window, is the club’s joint-top goalscorer with nine goals. Midfielder Tomas Soucek is the other player to have scored nine goals during the current campaign. Meanwhile, Michail Antonio and Sébastien Haller have only managed seven goals each this season. As a result, West Ham have now been linked with Sevilla striker Youssef En-Nesyri. A report from ...
Premier League trio join Atletico Madrid in race for La Liga winger
Three Premier League clubs are eyeing up a move for Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze, claims La Razon. Since his promotion to the first team in 2018, Chukwueze has been a regular at Villarreal, making 114 appearances in all competitions. He has scored 16 goals for the Yellow Submarine, and was named by UEFA in their ’50 for the future’ piece in 2019. Chukwueze celebrates a goal for Villarreal The 21-year-old has also enjoyed success on the international stage, scoring three goals as he helped Nigeria to the under-17s World Cup trophy in 2015. For the senior team, he has earned 19 caps, scoring on three occasions. The winger has attracted a lot of attention for his performances. La Razon reports that Atletico Madrid are joined by Arsenal, Everton, and West Ham United in the race for his s...
West Ham eyeing 28-yr-old ace to replace first team star, other PL clubs linked as well
Sam Johnstone has done very well for West Bromwich Albion this season, and his performances have caught the attention of other Premier League clubs. According to Express and Star, West Ham United are keen on signing the 28-year-old goalkeeper as a replacement for Lukasz Fabianski, who turned 36 on Sunday. Johnstone has been a key player for the Baggies and will be crucial to their survival hopes this term. The player has previously been linked with Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United, but a move to the Hammers may appeal. The Baggies are keen on holding onto Johnstone, but it will be difficult for them to convince him to stay if they drop down to the Championship. Johnstone is way too good to play in the second tier and is likely to have quite a few offers from the Premie...
