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West Ham are on red alert after the agent of Arsenal striker Joel Campbell confirmed that the Costa Rican has received his work permit.
Joaquim Batica told ESPN: "Joel has received his visa and I am in London with him working on his future."
"I had meetings with Arsenal and we are working on his next destination."
The Hammers are keen to sign another striker as support and, in the early stages of the season, back-up to Andy Carroll as the England striker recovers from a heel injury incurred in the final game of last season- and young Gunner Campbell would fit the bill perfectly, with Arsenal keen to loan the 20 year old out to another Premier League side.
Top flight new boys Crystal Palace, however, start the early favourites to land the Costa Rica international.
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Thursday, 18 July 2013
Thursday, 11 July 2013
Bony switch to Swansea confirmed
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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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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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.
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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.
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Thursday, 16 May 2013
Marouane marooned: on loan striker wants France return
West Ham striker Marouane Chamakh has told 10 Sport that he would like to return to France to re-sign for former side Bordeaux, after struggling to make an impact in the Premier League.
The forward has made just three appearances in a Hammers shirt since signing on loan in January and has said that he is open to a return to France.
"There is a good chance that I will not stay at Arsenal," the Morocco international said today.
"Bordeaux is a club that is always in my heart and if I find an agreement with Bordeaux, why not?"
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The forward has made just three appearances in a Hammers shirt since signing on loan in January and has said that he is open to a return to France.
"There is a good chance that I will not stay at Arsenal," the Morocco international said today.
"Bordeaux is a club that is always in my heart and if I find an agreement with Bordeaux, why not?"
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Monday, 13 May 2013
Pard-on? Newcastle boss says he wants to sign Irons target Remy
West Ham will face serious competition if they want to land Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy this summer, according to the Daily Star.
Hammers boss Sam Allardyce is a known admirer of the pacy frontman who has been a shining light in a dismally poor QPR side since signing in January, and the Irons were linked last month with a move for the France international.
However, reports last week suggested that London rivals Arsenal are also keen on the former Marseille star and now Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has registered his interest in Remy for the second time, having tried to sign him in January.
"He has great quality and we need to bring in two strikers this summer- I'm not going to dismiss a player like him," Pardew told the Star.
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Hammers boss Sam Allardyce is a known admirer of the pacy frontman who has been a shining light in a dismally poor QPR side since signing in January, and the Irons were linked last month with a move for the France international.
However, reports last week suggested that London rivals Arsenal are also keen on the former Marseille star and now Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has registered his interest in Remy for the second time, having tried to sign him in January.
"He has great quality and we need to bring in two strikers this summer- I'm not going to dismiss a player like him," Pardew told the Star.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Thursday, 9 May 2013
Fab Ab wants City assurances or will push for move- Irons on red alert
Reported West Ham target Abdisalam Ibrahim wants assurances from Manchester City that he is a part of their future, or he will look for a way out of the club, the Daily Star report today.
Hammers boss Sam Allardyce is a long-term admirer of the man dubbed 'the next Patrick Vieira,' and was accredited with an interest in the 22 year old in March.
Big Sam will, however, have to fight off competition for Ibrahim if he wants to land the Norway U21 international, with Premier League rivals Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool, Everton, Swansea, Aston Villa, West Brom and Fulham and Championship promotion hopefuls Brighton all reportedly interested in the midfielder.
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Hammers boss Sam Allardyce is a long-term admirer of the man dubbed 'the next Patrick Vieira,' and was accredited with an interest in the 22 year old in March.
Big Sam will, however, have to fight off competition for Ibrahim if he wants to land the Norway U21 international, with Premier League rivals Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool, Everton, Swansea, Aston Villa, West Brom and Fulham and Championship promotion hopefuls Brighton all reportedly interested in the midfielder.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Wednesday, 8 May 2013
Cesar will leave this summe,r says Redknapp as Hammers circle Brazil keeper
Queens Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp has told Sky Sports that he can't see goalkeeper Julio Cesar staying at Loftus Road beyond the end of the summer, amid reports that West Ham manager Sam Allardyce is considering a swoop for the Brazil international.
"I don't see him playing here next season," Redknapp said today.
"Julio is not a player for the Championship- he has a World Cup coming up [next summer] so he needs to be playing. I think he is a player for a top Italian team, a top Spanish team or a top Premier League team. He is good enough to be playing anywhere."
Arsenal are also said to be interested in the former Inter Milan stopper, while Hammers' sources were yesterday quick to deny goalkeeping speculation, with Villa keeper Brad Guzan also being linked with a move to the Boleyn Ground this summer.
Current West Ham number 1 Jussi Jaaskelainen has recently signed a new one year deal at the club, but at the age of 38, manager Allardyce knows he has to build for the future. Reserve goalkeeper Stephen Henderson, who signed from Portsmouth at the back end of last season, is not considered by the club to yet be ready to fill Jaaskelainen's boots and has spent most of this season on loan at Championship side Ipswich Town.
Hammers co-chairman David Gold stated last month the club's intentions to create a 'new look' side for next season, built around youth, rather than experience as it has been this season and so although the main focus for West Ham is strengthening their attack, there is a desire from within the club to bring what Gold describes as 'young, stronger players' into all areas of the team.
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"I don't see him playing here next season," Redknapp said today.
"Julio is not a player for the Championship- he has a World Cup coming up [next summer] so he needs to be playing. I think he is a player for a top Italian team, a top Spanish team or a top Premier League team. He is good enough to be playing anywhere."
Arsenal are also said to be interested in the former Inter Milan stopper, while Hammers' sources were yesterday quick to deny goalkeeping speculation, with Villa keeper Brad Guzan also being linked with a move to the Boleyn Ground this summer.
Current West Ham number 1 Jussi Jaaskelainen has recently signed a new one year deal at the club, but at the age of 38, manager Allardyce knows he has to build for the future. Reserve goalkeeper Stephen Henderson, who signed from Portsmouth at the back end of last season, is not considered by the club to yet be ready to fill Jaaskelainen's boots and has spent most of this season on loan at Championship side Ipswich Town.
Hammers co-chairman David Gold stated last month the club's intentions to create a 'new look' side for next season, built around youth, rather than experience as it has been this season and so although the main focus for West Ham is strengthening their attack, there is a desire from within the club to bring what Gold describes as 'young, stronger players' into all areas of the team.
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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Tuesday, 7 May 2013
Jeepers keepers: QPR's Cesar in Allardyce's sights
In another goalkeeper-related story this morning, rumour has it that as well as plotting a move for Aston Villa stopper Brad Guzan, West Ham manager Sam Allardyce is keeping a close eye on QPR keeper Julio Cesar, who is also reportedly wanted by Arsenal.
R's boss Harry Redknapp told the Fulham Chronicle last week that he thought it was likely that the Brazil international had played his last game in a QPR shirt, with the club's relegation from the Premier League being confirmed last week, but that he would not be letting Cesar go on the cheap, saying: "he's a top Brazilian keeper and obviously he wants to play at the top- but you've got to get top value. He'll cost money."
The word is that Redknapp could be persuaded to part with Cesar for a fee in the region of £5m. The man himself, however, is said to be keen on a move on Italy and is feeling distinctly disenchanted with English football after a miserable campaign at Loftus Road.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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R's boss Harry Redknapp told the Fulham Chronicle last week that he thought it was likely that the Brazil international had played his last game in a QPR shirt, with the club's relegation from the Premier League being confirmed last week, but that he would not be letting Cesar go on the cheap, saying: "he's a top Brazilian keeper and obviously he wants to play at the top- but you've got to get top value. He'll cost money."
The word is that Redknapp could be persuaded to part with Cesar for a fee in the region of £5m. The man himself, however, is said to be keen on a move on Italy and is feeling distinctly disenchanted with English football after a miserable campaign at Loftus Road.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Thursday, 2 May 2013
We saw him first! Hammers face fight to land City starlet
West Ham will have to battle a whole host of Premier League clubs if they want to sign Manchester City midfielder Abdisalam Ibrahim this summer, according to Sky Sports.
The 21 year old, out of contract in the summer, was linked with the Irons in March, but now Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool, Everton and Swansea have all also been credited with an interest in the Norwegian U23 international, who has been earning rave reviews for his performances on loan at Stromsgodset in the Eliteserien.
With only one first team appearance to his name in three years at the Etihad Stadium, Ibrahim may well be tempted to move on this summer and definitely won't be short of suitors.
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With only one first team appearance to his name in three years at the Etihad Stadium, Ibrahim may well be tempted to move on this summer and definitely won't be short of suitors.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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