By Alex Shilling, News Editor
West Ham's small hopes of landing Vitesse Arnhem striker Wilfried Bony have been dashed after the Welsh club confirmed his signing earlier today.
"This move has been talked about for some time so I am delighted it has all been completed," the 24 year old told the Swans' official website.
The Hammers were among a whole host of clubs including Chelsea, Arsenal and Fulham to be linked with the Ivory Coast international over the last couple of months, and held talks with the forward in London before the end of last season, but after agreeing a deal earlier this week, Bony's move to South Wales has now been confirmed.
"I believe it's the right step for me, the perfect move," the striker said.
"I had a lot of offers from all over the world but I considered everything and Swansea came out on top."
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce is still reportedly keen on signing a striker partner for Andy Carroll and has been linked with moves for Celtic's Gary Hooper and Lille's Salomon Kalou as well as agreeing a fee for Colombia U20 international Duvan Zapata.
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Thursday, 11 July 2013
Wednesday, 10 July 2013
Irons to battle Spurs for Belgium star Chadli
Sam Allardyce's quest for a wide player has advanced after the West Ham boss made an inquiry about FC Twente winger Nacer Chadli.
The Belgium international is attracting much interest and Premier League sides Liverpool, Fulham and Tottenham have all joined the Hammers in inquiring about the explosive winger.
Spurs are currently leading the chase for Chadli after reports in Holland this morning that the North London outfit are in talks with Twente about a deal for their prize asset. However, the two clubs are thought to be some way apart in terms of valuation as Spurs have put a deal worth around £7m on the table and the Dutch side want a figure closer to £9m.
Swansea, who are expected to conclude a deal for Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony today, are also interested in the player.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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The Belgium international is attracting much interest and Premier League sides Liverpool, Fulham and Tottenham have all joined the Hammers in inquiring about the explosive winger.
Spurs are currently leading the chase for Chadli after reports in Holland this morning that the North London outfit are in talks with Twente about a deal for their prize asset. However, the two clubs are thought to be some way apart in terms of valuation as Spurs have put a deal worth around £7m on the table and the Dutch side want a figure closer to £9m.
Swansea, who are expected to conclude a deal for Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony today, are also interested in the player.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Sunday, 26 May 2013
Hammers 'hopeful' over Carroll
West Ham have high hopes of landing England striker Andy Carroll on a permanent deal from Liverpool, according to co-chairman David Sullivan's 13 year old son.
Jack Sullivan tweeted this morning, 'There will not be a decision with andy Carroll for 2 weeks [sic] as he is on holiday but we are still very hopeful to sign him #COYI #WHU #whufc'.
Sky Sports revealed on Wednesday that the two clubs had agreed a fee for the 24 year old, believed to be an original £12m, which could rise to £15m depending on clauses, such as appearances made and goals scored.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, meanwhile, told the Guardian the same day that 'it's one of those situations where it will probably be resolved a lot quicker than that [than the situation over Carroll's future at the start of the season, culminating in the striker's loan move to Upton Park] for both parties.'
The newspaper also claimed that the former Newcastle hitman is having doubts about a permanent move to East London and would be potentially keener on a return to the North East. However, this may not be an option as the Magpies have yet to make a formal bid for the striker, and a player-plus-cash deal that could have seen Newcastle midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa move to Anfield appears to no longer be on the cards, with Rodgers' interest in the France international having cooled.
Young Sullivan also revealed on Twitter that the Hammers are looking at a back up option, should Carroll turn down a permanent move to the club. In response to a tweet from a fan saying 'please tell me your dad is aware we need another striker, not just Carroll?' Sullivan replied 'yes a back up'.
The Irons have been linked with Vitesse Arnhem's Wilfried Bony, Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku and Blackburn's Jordan Rhodes in recent weeks.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Jack Sullivan tweeted this morning, 'There will not be a decision with andy Carroll for 2 weeks [sic] as he is on holiday but we are still very hopeful to sign him #COYI #WHU #whufc'.
Sky Sports revealed on Wednesday that the two clubs had agreed a fee for the 24 year old, believed to be an original £12m, which could rise to £15m depending on clauses, such as appearances made and goals scored.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, meanwhile, told the Guardian the same day that 'it's one of those situations where it will probably be resolved a lot quicker than that [than the situation over Carroll's future at the start of the season, culminating in the striker's loan move to Upton Park] for both parties.'
The newspaper also claimed that the former Newcastle hitman is having doubts about a permanent move to East London and would be potentially keener on a return to the North East. However, this may not be an option as the Magpies have yet to make a formal bid for the striker, and a player-plus-cash deal that could have seen Newcastle midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa move to Anfield appears to no longer be on the cards, with Rodgers' interest in the France international having cooled.
Young Sullivan also revealed on Twitter that the Hammers are looking at a back up option, should Carroll turn down a permanent move to the club. In response to a tweet from a fan saying 'please tell me your dad is aware we need another striker, not just Carroll?' Sullivan replied 'yes a back up'.
The Irons have been linked with Vitesse Arnhem's Wilfried Bony, Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku and Blackburn's Jordan Rhodes in recent weeks.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Friday, 17 May 2013
Bony chase on: striker to meet with three Premier League sides next week
The speculation surrounding the future of Vitesse Arnhem striker Wilfried Bony has hotted up today as one of the Ivory Coast's international's agents has today confirmed that his client is currently 'in good demand' and that they will be holding talks with a number of clubs in the coming weeks- starting with an unnamed London club next weekend.
The powerful forward stated last weekend that he believed he had played his last game for Vitesse and left speculation about his future wide open.
West Ham were reported to have held talks with the pacy frontman in March and are still very much on his tail, but will have to fight off stiff competition if they want to land him, Bony's agent has said today.
Francis Cacou today told Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dagblad: "We have had more than one conversation with Anzhi [Makhachkala, Russian side who tried to sign Bony earlier in the season] and we now know what approximately they want to pay. After wages, bonuses and commission we will talk again."
"I have to say we also spoke with a German side last week and the next weekend we will be at a London side."
Sky Sports are reporting that Bony and his representatives will meet with 'at least three' Premier League sides next week- Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham, Chelsea, Everton and Fulham as well as the Hammers have all been linked with the 24 year old in the two months.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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The powerful forward stated last weekend that he believed he had played his last game for Vitesse and left speculation about his future wide open.
West Ham were reported to have held talks with the pacy frontman in March and are still very much on his tail, but will have to fight off stiff competition if they want to land him, Bony's agent has said today.
Francis Cacou today told Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dagblad: "We have had more than one conversation with Anzhi [Makhachkala, Russian side who tried to sign Bony earlier in the season] and we now know what approximately they want to pay. After wages, bonuses and commission we will talk again."
"I have to say we also spoke with a German side last week and the next weekend we will be at a London side."
Sky Sports are reporting that Bony and his representatives will meet with 'at least three' Premier League sides next week- Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham, Chelsea, Everton and Fulham as well as the Hammers have all been linked with the 24 year old in the two months.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Monday, 13 May 2013
Wilf on his way out: striker says he has played his last game for Vitesse
Reported West Ham target Wilfried Bony has told Dutch newspaper NU Sport that he has played his last game for Vitesse Arnhem and now he will consider his next move carefully.
"I hope I have played my last game here," the forward said after the game this weekend.
"Where do I go now? I don't know. First, I need to rest and think."
The 24 year old captained his side to a 1-0 defeat in their last game of the season and finished the Eredivisie season with 31 goals to his name- and will be in much demand over the summer, with the Hammers, Chelsea and AC Milan all among his suitors.
It is likely to cost at least £12m to land the Ivory Coast international and Blowing Bubbles understands that Sam Allardyce's top transfer target this summer is on loan Liverpool striker Andy Carroll, but that Bony is still very much in his mind, and the club held talks in London with the striker's representatives in March.
"I hope I have played my last game here," the forward said after the game this weekend.
"Where do I go now? I don't know. First, I need to rest and think."
The 24 year old captained his side to a 1-0 defeat in their last game of the season and finished the Eredivisie season with 31 goals to his name- and will be in much demand over the summer, with the Hammers, Chelsea and AC Milan all among his suitors.
It is likely to cost at least £12m to land the Ivory Coast international and Blowing Bubbles understands that Sam Allardyce's top transfer target this summer is on loan Liverpool striker Andy Carroll, but that Bony is still very much in his mind, and the club held talks in London with the striker's representatives in March.
Wednesday, 8 May 2013
Sacre Bleu! Monaco join race to sign Ivory Coast hitman Bony
Another twist has become apparent in the Wilfried Bony saga which looks set to drag on all summer, as the striker has revealed that French side Monaco want to sign him.
In an interview with African football website jeuneafrique.com, the 24 year old stated that he 'was told of Monaco back in Ligue One,' but did not specify for how long he has known of the club's interest.
In an interview with African football website jeuneafrique.com, the 24 year old stated that he 'was told of Monaco back in Ligue One,' but did not specify for how long he has known of the club's interest.
Bony however did go on to say that he would not be averse to the idea of a move to France, saying that although 'championships like England, Germany, Spain are attractive because they can practice attacking football, France would not hurt either.'
The Ivory Coast star also reiterated his ambition to play in the Champions League, but again, did not state a preference for any particular nation, let alone a club.
Monaco are renowned in France for being an ambitious, big-spending club, yet their bid to sign Bony is somewhat audacious.
Les Rouges et Blancs were relegated from Ligue One in 2008 and have only managed to bounce back this season- they currently sit five points clear at the top of Ligue Two, having wrapped up automatic promotion some weeks ago, they will not want to seal the title in the remaining three games.
As such, being a newly promoted would mean that they would be considered an outsider in the race to land Bony, but the forward is clearly not rejecting the club's interest out of hand.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Outgunned: Arsenal eye Irons targets Remy and Bony
West Ham will have to fight off the attentions of London rivals Arsenal if they want to land either QPR forward Loic Remy or Vitesse Arnhem hitman Wilfried Bony this summer, the Daily Star are reporting this morning.
Hammers boss Sam Allardyce has been credited with an interest in both Remy and Ivory Coast star Bony, who they have reportedly held talks with, but could be set to be gazumped by the North London side.
West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan stated yesterday the club's intention to sign 'at least one' proven goalscorer and whilst on loan Liverpool striker Andy Carroll is believed to be the club's top transfer target, Allardyce is known to be considering alternatives should the deal for the England man fall through and is said to be keeping a close eye on both Remy and Bony.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Hammers boss Sam Allardyce has been credited with an interest in both Remy and Ivory Coast star Bony, who they have reportedly held talks with, but could be set to be gazumped by the North London side.
West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan stated yesterday the club's intention to sign 'at least one' proven goalscorer and whilst on loan Liverpool striker Andy Carroll is believed to be the club's top transfer target, Allardyce is known to be considering alternatives should the deal for the England man fall through and is said to be keeping a close eye on both Remy and Bony.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Thursday, 2 May 2013
Bah Bony! Striker wants England move- but only to a Champions League club
Wilfried Bony has told BBC Sport that he is still keen on a move to England, but has put a dent in West Ham's hopes of signing him by stating his desire for Champions League football.
Speaking last night, the Vitesse Arnhem hitman said that "for me, the Premier League is the top league in Europe. England would be perfect, I'm very interested in the league and the atmosphere in England."
Bony went on to state his desire for top class European football, saying that "it would be great for me to move to a club in the Champions League- it's the only competition I haven't played in yet."
The 24 year old reiterated his previous statements that there is nothing concrete with any English club club, despite the Hammers having reportedly held talks with the player's representatives in March.
West Ham's Premier League rivals Chelsea, Fulham, Newcastle and Arsenal have all been credited with an interest in the player in recent weeks, and Chelsea now appear to be the new frontrunners in the race to sign the Ivory Coast international.
Bony concluded his comments by saying that "I've heard the rumours about Chelsea being interested, there's nothing concrete in that. We'll see at the end of the season."
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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