By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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West Ham co-chairman David Gold has knocked back reports that the club want to sign QPR striker Loic Remy.
A supporter tweeted the Hammers chairman earlier, saying: "please Mr Gold please sign remy every west ham fan would be happy with that signing'. Reports in the Star today followed on from rumours earlier that the club were set to make a move for the former Marseille star.
Gold however, did not agree and rejected the suggestion that West Ham would move to sign the France international- on the grounds that the rape case hanging over Remy would represent too much of a risk.
He said: "It's a risky enough business signing a striker let alone one that might go to prison."
Remy was charged on 16 May with the rape of a 34 year old woman in London and will face trial before the end of the summer.
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Saturday, 20 July 2013
Remy speculation heightens
By Michael Matthews
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The Loic Remy to West Ham rumours have been turned up a notch after further reports today linking him with a move to East London.
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The Loic Remy to West Ham rumours have been turned up a notch after further reports today linking him with a move to East London.
Having missed out on signing Colombian forward Duvan Zapata owing to work permit difficulties, West Ham have turned their attention to Remy, who scored six goals in the Barclays Premier League last season for QPR after arriving at Loftus Road in January.
The R's have admitted they may sell the French forward this summer, with an early figure believed of £7 million being touted, with the exact figure of Remy's release clause not yet known. Newcastle are also thought to be interested in the striker.
Friday, 19 July 2013
Irons in fresh link to QPR star
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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West Ham have once more been linked to France striker Loic Remy, who is reportedly desperate to leave QPR after Premier League relegation.
The skilful forward has a release clause in his R's contract- previously reported to have been £8m but understood to be a figure which is 'significantly lower' than the one previously quoted.
Hammers boss Sam Allardyce is keen to sign another striker, with Mobido Maiga and Ricardo Vaz Te the only fit senior strikers at the club and major doubts over Andy Carroll's chances of being fit for the first game of the new season, which starts in less than a month.
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West Ham have once more been linked to France striker Loic Remy, who is reportedly desperate to leave QPR after Premier League relegation.
The skilful forward has a release clause in his R's contract- previously reported to have been £8m but understood to be a figure which is 'significantly lower' than the one previously quoted.
Hammers boss Sam Allardyce is keen to sign another striker, with Mobido Maiga and Ricardo Vaz Te the only fit senior strikers at the club and major doubts over Andy Carroll's chances of being fit for the first game of the new season, which starts in less than a month.
Tuesday, 16 July 2013
Hammers in late surge to snatch Super Hooper
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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West Ham are poised to snatch Gary Hooper away from under the noses of Norwich and QPR, according to the Scottish Sun this evening.
Hoops boss Neil Lennon this afternoon resigned himself to losing his prized asset, telling the Daily Mail that he believed it would be 'hard' for him to convince Hooper to stay at Parkhead and that he doesn't 'know where his [Hooper's] head is at.'
The striker had looked set to join either big spending Norwich or Championship side QPR but Hammers boss Sam Allardyce, who has thus far distanced himself from any of the transfer talk surrounding the former Scunthorpe man, is said to be plotting a late bid, with QPR having made an improved offer for Hooper last night.
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West Ham are poised to snatch Gary Hooper away from under the noses of Norwich and QPR, according to the Scottish Sun this evening.
Hoops boss Neil Lennon this afternoon resigned himself to losing his prized asset, telling the Daily Mail that he believed it would be 'hard' for him to convince Hooper to stay at Parkhead and that he doesn't 'know where his [Hooper's] head is at.'
The striker had looked set to join either big spending Norwich or Championship side QPR but Hammers boss Sam Allardyce, who has thus far distanced himself from any of the transfer talk surrounding the former Scunthorpe man, is said to be plotting a late bid, with QPR having made an improved offer for Hooper last night.
Hooper 'likely' to leave, says Bhoys assistant manager as QPR table improved bid
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Gary Hooper looks set to leave Celtic, according to Celtic coach Johan Mjallby- with QPR last night making an improved offer of £5.5m for the striker.
Mjallby told Sky Sports this morning that he expects him to leave.
He said: "It looks likely that Gary Hooper will leave the club but the final word has not been said, so we will see."
"A bid came in last night, but I don't know how the club have responded to it. It's an increased bid but I don't know if it's good enough- that's something you'd have to ask the manager, chief executive and board."
Mjallby also confirmed that the 25 year old did not travel to Belfast for Wednesday's Champions League qualifier against Cliftonville, saying: "He's been carrying a groin strain so he's not fit."
Neil Lennon's No 2 did not, however, include Hooper in his list when quizzed about the club's injury list ahead of Wednesday night's clash in Belfast, saying: "We have a few injuries- Adam Matthews, Charlie Mulgrew, Joe Ledley and Virgil. The good thing is they're probably back in the next two weeks."
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Gary Hooper looks set to leave Celtic, according to Celtic coach Johan Mjallby- with QPR last night making an improved offer of £5.5m for the striker.
Mjallby told Sky Sports this morning that he expects him to leave.
He said: "It looks likely that Gary Hooper will leave the club but the final word has not been said, so we will see."
"A bid came in last night, but I don't know how the club have responded to it. It's an increased bid but I don't know if it's good enough- that's something you'd have to ask the manager, chief executive and board."
Mjallby also confirmed that the 25 year old did not travel to Belfast for Wednesday's Champions League qualifier against Cliftonville, saying: "He's been carrying a groin strain so he's not fit."
Neil Lennon's No 2 did not, however, include Hooper in his list when quizzed about the club's injury list ahead of Wednesday night's clash in Belfast, saying: "We have a few injuries- Adam Matthews, Charlie Mulgrew, Joe Ledley and Virgil. The good thing is they're probably back in the next two weeks."
Monday, 15 July 2013
QPR make new bid for wantaway Hooper
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Championship side QPR have made an improved bid for Celtic striker Gary Hooper, Sky Sports reported this evening.
The former Scunthorpe hitman was thought to have told the Glasgow club earlier today of his desire to sign for Norwich, an interesting development which came after sources close to Hooper last week claimed that the 25 year old had set his heart on a move to London to sign for West Ham.
However, the R's have made an improved offer. The details of the bid are not yet known but it is thought likely that the offer will at least match the Canaries' £4m bid for Hooper.
The chase to land Hooper is currently a three-horse race, with Premier League new boys Hull having dropped out of the race last week, but the Irons are slacking in third, having not lodged an official transfer bid for the man who started his career at non league Grays Athletic. More details on this tomorrow.
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Championship side QPR have made an improved bid for Celtic striker Gary Hooper, Sky Sports reported this evening.
The former Scunthorpe hitman was thought to have told the Glasgow club earlier today of his desire to sign for Norwich, an interesting development which came after sources close to Hooper last week claimed that the 25 year old had set his heart on a move to London to sign for West Ham.
However, the R's have made an improved offer. The details of the bid are not yet known but it is thought likely that the offer will at least match the Canaries' £4m bid for Hooper.
The chase to land Hooper is currently a three-horse race, with Premier League new boys Hull having dropped out of the race last week, but the Irons are slacking in third, having not lodged an official transfer bid for the man who started his career at non league Grays Athletic. More details on this tomorrow.
Hooper tells Bhoys of desire for Norwich move as Canaries close in on Celtic star
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Several reports today claim that Celtic striker Gary Hooper has told Scottish champions Celtic of his desire to move to Norwich.
Odds on the striker making the move to Carrow Road this transfer window have been slashed, with the East Anglian side now 1/2 at Sky Bet to land him.
Hooper, 25, was reported last week to have told close friends that he was keen on a move to London to sign for West Ham. However, the Hammers are not believed to have made an official approach for the former Scunthorpe man and Norwich boss Chris Hughton looks likely to seal a deal for the Essex boy in the next few days and gazumph both the Irons and Championship side QPR.
However, Celtic boss Neil Lennon has previously stated that none of his players will be sold at knock-down prices and recently saw midfield man Victor Wanyama move to Southampton for £12m and Norwich's latest bid for Hooper is thought to be some way below the club's valuation of Hooper, according to reports in this morning's Daily Record.
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Several reports today claim that Celtic striker Gary Hooper has told Scottish champions Celtic of his desire to move to Norwich.
Odds on the striker making the move to Carrow Road this transfer window have been slashed, with the East Anglian side now 1/2 at Sky Bet to land him.
Hooper, 25, was reported last week to have told close friends that he was keen on a move to London to sign for West Ham. However, the Hammers are not believed to have made an official approach for the former Scunthorpe man and Norwich boss Chris Hughton looks likely to seal a deal for the Essex boy in the next few days and gazumph both the Irons and Championship side QPR.
However, Celtic boss Neil Lennon has previously stated that none of his players will be sold at knock-down prices and recently saw midfield man Victor Wanyama move to Southampton for £12m and Norwich's latest bid for Hooper is thought to be some way below the club's valuation of Hooper, according to reports in this morning's Daily Record.
Friday, 12 July 2013
QPR to pounce for Irons target
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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West Ham could miss out on two strikers in one day, with QPR ready to bid for Celtic's Gary Hooper, according to the Daily Mail.
The Hammers were earlier today reported to have been knocked back by Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku after the Belgian was assured of his first team future and Stamford Bridge and could now lose out on another striking option.
Golden Bhoy Hooper is on Sam Allardyce's radar, with the signing of a strike partner for Andy Carroll the club's top priority, but no bid has yet been made by the Irons.
Championship side QPR look likely, however, to beat the East London side to the signing of Hooper and are said to be ready with a £5m bid.
Norwich were reported to have had three bids knocked back by the Glasgow giants during the January transfer window and are understood to be watching the R's courting of Hooper and any future developments.
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West Ham could miss out on two strikers in one day, with QPR ready to bid for Celtic's Gary Hooper, according to the Daily Mail.
The Hammers were earlier today reported to have been knocked back by Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku after the Belgian was assured of his first team future and Stamford Bridge and could now lose out on another striking option.
Golden Bhoy Hooper is on Sam Allardyce's radar, with the signing of a strike partner for Andy Carroll the club's top priority, but no bid has yet been made by the Irons.
Championship side QPR look likely, however, to beat the East London side to the signing of Hooper and are said to be ready with a £5m bid.
Norwich were reported to have had three bids knocked back by the Glasgow giants during the January transfer window and are understood to be watching the R's courting of Hooper and any future developments.
QPR join Hammers in hunt for free agent Saviola as transfer triangle with Celtic emerges
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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A complex transfer triangle involving West Ham, QPR and Celtic has manifested itself after reports that the R's want to sign ex Barcelona star Javier Saviola.
The Hammers and Scottish champions Celtic were linked on Monday with a move for the 31 year old Saviola, who is a free agent after leaving Spanish side Malaga at the end of the season and Irons chief Sam Allardyce was said to be readying a bid.
However, a source close to the Argentina international told Sky Sports in the last hour that Saviola 'is more than keen' on linking up with QPR boss Harry Redknapp and the challenge of helping the club bounce back to the Premier League at the first time of asking is 'genuinely appealing' to the player.
The twist is that Celtic's star striker Gary Hooper is a target for both West Ham and QPR and the chase to sign the former Scunthorpe man now appears to be a two horse race between the two London sides after Hull dropped out of the race to sign Hooper on Wednesday night. The Bhoys' pursuit of Saviola has already fuelled speculation that the Glasgow side are acting pre-emptively to replace the 25 year old.
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A complex transfer triangle involving West Ham, QPR and Celtic has manifested itself after reports that the R's want to sign ex Barcelona star Javier Saviola.
The Hammers and Scottish champions Celtic were linked on Monday with a move for the 31 year old Saviola, who is a free agent after leaving Spanish side Malaga at the end of the season and Irons chief Sam Allardyce was said to be readying a bid.
However, a source close to the Argentina international told Sky Sports in the last hour that Saviola 'is more than keen' on linking up with QPR boss Harry Redknapp and the challenge of helping the club bounce back to the Premier League at the first time of asking is 'genuinely appealing' to the player.
The twist is that Celtic's star striker Gary Hooper is a target for both West Ham and QPR and the chase to sign the former Scunthorpe man now appears to be a two horse race between the two London sides after Hull dropped out of the race to sign Hooper on Wednesday night. The Bhoys' pursuit of Saviola has already fuelled speculation that the Glasgow side are acting pre-emptively to replace the 25 year old.
Thursday, 11 July 2013
Hammers want Parker to be their loan star
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
West Ham are eyeing up a move to bring former talisman Scott Parker back to East London on loan, according to the Mirror.
The 32 year old has struggled with injuries since his £5m deadline day move to Tottenham after the Hammers' relegation in 2011, and even when fit, has been in and out of the Spurs team.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp is also keen on bringing the Lambeth-born dynamo to his club and was yesterday said to be readying a £2m bid for Parker.
Having splashed the cash on England striker Andy Carroll and having had a £6.7m bid for Colombia U20 star Duvan Zapata accepted by Argentine club Estudiantes, the Hammers can only stretch to a loan move for the former Charlton star but the idea of remaining in the top flight and returning to a ground where he played some of the best football of his career may appeal to Parker more than dropping down a division with the R's.
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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.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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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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Wednesday, 8 May 2013
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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