By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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West Ham have joined a whole host of clubs hot on the trail of West Brom misfit Peter Odemwingie, according to Sky Sports.
The Nigeria international is thought to have no future left at the Hawthorns and it seems unlikely that he will given a second chance by boss Steve Clarke, but now has several options open to him, with the Irons, Fulham, Hull, Sunderland all joining Crystal Palace in pursuit of the 31 year old.
Odemwingie is held in contempt by Albion fans who saw his desire to move to QPR on deadline day of the January transfer window as being motivated by money, but the forward dismissed claims that his attempt to leave the club was about cash in an interview with the Birmingham Mail in May, stating that he 'took a pay cut of more than three times what I could have earned' to move to the West Midlands club in the first place. Odemwingie stated in the same interview that he is '90 per cent sure it is best for me to leave' and stated that there would be no bitterness between him at Clarke if he did move on.
The striker recently lashed out at the media, tweeting on 20 June: 'Read some articles online and laughed. Some journalists see life from towers and some from a few bricks.'
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce is understood to see the capture of a second striker as his first priority in the transfer market and has also been linked with moves for Celtic's Gary Hooper and Lille's Salomon Kalou as well as agreeing a fee with Argentine side Estudiantes for the 20 year old Colombian forward Duvan Zapata.
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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, 24 May 2013
Out of Luk: Irons likely to miss out on Chelsea hotshot
West Ham look set to be one of a host of Premier League clubs who will miss out signing Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku this summer, according to the Sun.
The Hammers were reported to have inquired about the 20 year old's availability and were told by Chelsea that no decision will be made on Lukaku's future until a new permanent manager is appointed to the Stamford Bridge hotseat.
However, the Sun claim today that Lukaku, who notched 14 goals on loan at West Bromwich Albion this season, is keen on a move to German outfit Borussia Dortmund.
The Bundesliga side finished 2nd in the league this season and face a Champions League final showdown with rivals Bayern Munich later this month, and with German football in the ascendancy, Lukaku is said to feel that his best opportunities may be abroad and looks likely to snub the Irons, as well as Swansea, Everton, Fulham, Aston Villa and Newcastle.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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The Hammers were reported to have inquired about the 20 year old's availability and were told by Chelsea that no decision will be made on Lukaku's future until a new permanent manager is appointed to the Stamford Bridge hotseat.
However, the Sun claim today that Lukaku, who notched 14 goals on loan at West Bromwich Albion this season, is keen on a move to German outfit Borussia Dortmund.
The Bundesliga side finished 2nd in the league this season and face a Champions League final showdown with rivals Bayern Munich later this month, and with German football in the ascendancy, Lukaku is said to feel that his best opportunities may be abroad and looks likely to snub the Irons, as well as Swansea, Everton, Fulham, Aston Villa and Newcastle.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Friday, 17 May 2013
Irons on red alert as Fulham keeper Schwarzer rejects new Cottagers deal
West Ham are ready to make a move for Australia international Mark Schwarzer after the experienced goalkeeper rejected a new contract at Fulham.
Fulham manager Martin Jol confirmed the news, saying: "We made an offer to them and he did not accept that. There is no deadline. We will hope to talk with him as well."
The 37 year old's future has been the subject of sustained speculation over the last two months and was strongly linked with a move to Upton Park last month, with Irons boss Sam Allardyce in the market for a new goalkeeper, according to club sources.
However, Sports Direct News are reporting this afternoon that Schwarzer has turned down what was believed to be a long term deal on the table from the Cottagers and with the goalkeeper out of contract, Allardyce could now land the former Boro man, capped 103 times by his country, on a free transfer this summer.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Fulham manager Martin Jol confirmed the news, saying: "We made an offer to them and he did not accept that. There is no deadline. We will hope to talk with him as well."
The 37 year old's future has been the subject of sustained speculation over the last two months and was strongly linked with a move to Upton Park last month, with Irons boss Sam Allardyce in the market for a new goalkeeper, according to club sources.
However, Sports Direct News are reporting this afternoon that Schwarzer has turned down what was believed to be a long term deal on the table from the Cottagers and with the goalkeeper out of contract, Allardyce could now land the former Boro man, capped 103 times by his country, on a free transfer this summer.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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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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Wednesday, 15 May 2013
Hammers eye £15m move for Chelsea star Lukaku
Reports this afternoon are linking West Ham with a big money move for Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, amid speculation about the Belgium international's future at Stamford Bridge.
Lukaku has been in red hot form for West Brom this season, for whom he has spent the season on loan, scoring 14 goals and firing the Baggies to a first-ever top half Premier League finish and is reportedly being watched by the Irons, Fulham, Everton, Aston Villa and Newcastle.
The news comes after widespread reports this morning that the Hammers are in negotiations with Liverpool over the permanent transfer of on-loan Reds striker Andy Carroll, and so the future of any deal for Lukaku, and of any deal for Wilfried Bony, Gary Hooper or Jordan Rhodes, all of whom the club have been linked with in recent days, is almost certain to be dependent on the progression of the talks with the Anfield club over Carroll, as the new Premier League financial regulations mean that signing the England striker would take a huge chunk out of the club's transfer budget this summer.
Chelsea striker Lukaku is expected to hold showdown talks with the West London outfit next week as he considers the next step in his career.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Lukaku has been in red hot form for West Brom this season, for whom he has spent the season on loan, scoring 14 goals and firing the Baggies to a first-ever top half Premier League finish and is reportedly being watched by the Irons, Fulham, Everton, Aston Villa and Newcastle.
The news comes after widespread reports this morning that the Hammers are in negotiations with Liverpool over the permanent transfer of on-loan Reds striker Andy Carroll, and so the future of any deal for Lukaku, and of any deal for Wilfried Bony, Gary Hooper or Jordan Rhodes, all of whom the club have been linked with in recent days, is almost certain to be dependent on the progression of the talks with the Anfield club over Carroll, as the new Premier League financial regulations mean that signing the England striker would take a huge chunk out of the club's transfer budget this summer.
Chelsea striker Lukaku is expected to hold showdown talks with the West London outfit next week as he considers the next step in his career.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
@alexshilling
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.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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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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