Transfer Talk: Decision time for Bale
28 MINS AGO - The eighth episode from the second series of our Transfer Talk podcast is here!
Financial Fair Play-A spanner in Pellegrini’s Works?
13 HRS AGO - Blind Hammer looks at whether FFP will restrict Pellegrini’s Project.
The signings of Ryan Expand
13 HRS AGO - Blind Hammer looks at whether FFP will restrict Pellegrini’s Project.
The signings of Ryan Fredericks, Issa Diop and Fabianski indicate that West Ham are serious in at least starting a refresh of Pellegrini’s squad. It is likely that the most difficult and important business is still to come. As always the pot of money finally available will determine options. The spectre of Financial Fair Play is often invoked by PL club directors. The dark suspicion of many supporters is that FFP is rolled out to excuse a stingy reluctance to invest.
Yet FFP cannot be dismissed so easily. One of the few failure points of Pellegrini’s managerial CV was the financial meltdown during his latter days at Malaga. After hefty initial investment Malaga had to Fire sell their expensively acquired Stars. For a while the Malaga players, and indeed, Pellegrini himself, did not receive any wages. FFP was blame for this meltdown but in reality Malaga’s plight was probably just as much due to devolving their Collapse
West Ham interested in Seri
1 DAY AGO - West Ham are interested in signing Nice midfielder Jean-Michael Seri, according to Sky sources.
A New Era? - It is looking that way!
1 DAY AGO - Prior to last season’s conclusion, I raised the issue of the future of David Moyes in my Expand
1 DAY AGO - Prior to last season’s conclusion, I raised the issue of the future of David Moyes in my column. At the time I had not come to a conclusion about whether the experienced Scot should be offered a new deal. but merely raised the issue because it seemed obvious to me that the club had to take a crucial (branching point) decision at the season’s end. If they were to attempt to carry on as they had for the past two seasons (signing free transfers, loans and long shots, mixed with the odd quality buy like Arnautovic, then Moyes was probably as good a managerial choice as they were likely to secure. If, on the other hand, the club wanted to start living up to their previous big statements, and promises, then we had to start showing ambition and push the boat out financially. That latter option would probably necessitate the recruitment of a top class manager to guarantee the success of the endeavour.
We now know that the Hammers board opted for a new course/direction and Collapse
Transfer round-up: West Ham sign Poland goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski
2 DAYS AGO - •The 33 year old has sealed a three-year deal on switch from Swansea•Move swifty follows Issa Diop Expand
2 DAYS AGO - •The 33 year old has sealed a three-year deal on switch from Swansea•Move swifty follows Issa Diop and Ryan Fredericks transfersWest Ham United continued to bolster their rearguard by signing the Poland goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski for an undisclosed fee from Swansea. Related: Transfer window 2018 – every summer deal from Europe's top five leagues Continue reading... Collapse
Who Is Issa Diop?
2 DAYS AGO - With Issa Diop signing for West Ham United yesterday, here is an introduction to our new Expand
2 DAYS AGO - With Issa Diop signing for West Ham United yesterday, here is an introduction to our new centre-half.
Issa Diop was born in Toulouse on 9th January 1997; his grandfather, former Bordeaux player Labysse Diop, was the first Senegalese footballer in Ligue 1. Issa began at his local side Balma before Toulouse scouts picked up the defender aged just nine years old; he came through the ranks with his hometown club and made four appearances for France Under-16s, five for the Under-17s and two for the Under-18s before being named on the bench for Toulouse’s 2-0 Ligue 1 defeat at Guingamp in November 2015. He made his senior debut the following week in a 2-0 home win over Nice, helping his side to a clean sheet and three points. He scored his first goal for the club four days later on 2nd December 2015 in a 3-0 win at Troyes. He kept his place, making 21 league starts and two more in the cups, including a 2-1 extra-time win over Marseille in the Coupe de la Ligue. Diop picked up five yellow Collapse
West Ham confirm Diop signing
3 DAYS AGO - West Ham have confirmed the signing of France U21 centre-back Issa Diop from Toulouse on a Expand
3 DAYS AGO - West Ham have confirmed the signing of France U21 centre-back Issa Diop from Toulouse on a five-year contract. Collapse
Transfer Talk: Fekir move back on?
3 DAYS AGO - The seventh episode from the second series of our Transfer Talk podcast is here!
West Ham set for talks with Issa Diop after £22m fee agreed
4 DAYS AGO - The 21-year-old is still to agree personal terms with initial proposals some degree apart from Expand
4 DAYS AGO - The 21-year-old is still to agree personal terms with initial proposals some degree apart from what the defender was hoping for. Other clubs, including Fulham and Everton have expressed interest, Collapse
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Fulham reject West Ham Cairney bid
8 HRS AGO - Fulham have turned down a £20m offer from London rivals West Ham for captain Tom Cairney, Expand
8 HRS AGO - Fulham have turned down a £20m offer from London rivals West Ham for captain Tom Cairney, according to Sky sources. Collapse
Hart: I'm not moping anymore
1 DAY AGO - Joe Hart admitted he was "moping around" after missing out on England's World Cup squad but is now Expand
1 DAY AGO - Joe Hart admitted he was "moping around" after missing out on England's World Cup squad but is now "filled with desire to get back to the top". Collapse
West Ham remain in Rice talks
1 DAY AGO - West Ham remain in talks with defender Declan Rice over a new contract, according to Sky sources.
Blowing Bubbles’ massive Summer Annual will help you beat the post-season blues!
2 DAYS AGO - Blowing Bubbles Magazine are producing a monster Summer Annual which comes out next week. This Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Blowing Bubbles Magazine are producing a monster Summer Annual which comes out next week. This will be a must have for all West Ham fans this summer to fend off the post-season blues, and it will be one of the biggest editions the team at Blowing Bubbles has ever pulled together!
There is some brilliant exclusive content as well as the best articles from the past season. There are interviews with Pele, Julian Dicks, Kieron Dyer, David Gold, Dean Ashton, Don Hutchison, Lou Macari, David Cross, comedian Adam Hills, and many more.
This extraordinary issue – the fourth annual they’ve pulled together – will cost £10 for UK residents (including postage and packing) and is out on Friday 29 June.
David Blackmore, editor of Blowing Bubbles Monthly, said: "It’s not been the best season for West Ham on the pitch but it’s been another incredible season for Blowing Bubbles Monthly off it. As West Ham stuttered and stumbled our way through the season, Collapse
Fabianski signs for West Ham
2 DAYS AGO - West Ham have signed goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski from Swansea City on a three-year deal.
West Ham ramp up bid to sign Lazio winger Felipe Anderson in £35m deal
2 DAYS AGO - Talks are ongoing to sign the Brazilian, though Lazio are understood to have asked for extra Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Talks are ongoing to sign the Brazilian, though Lazio are understood to have asked for extra sell-on clauses. West Ham signed Diop from Toulouse for £21.9m after agreeing personal terms. Collapse
West Ham sign Toulouse star Issa Diop for club-record £22m
3 DAYS AGO - West Ham United have signed highly-rated French defender Issa Diop for a club-record £22million on Expand
3 DAYS AGO - West Ham United have signed highly-rated French defender Issa Diop for a club-record £22million on a five-year deal. It is a sign that the board are handing manager Manuel Pellegrini the money he needs. Collapse
Roma 'gift PSG reject Javier Pastore to Eusebio Di Francesco
3 DAYS AGO - Corriere dello Sport report that PSG's Argentina international has turned down a move to the Expand
3 DAYS AGO - Corriere dello Sport report that PSG's Argentina international has turned down a move to the Premier League to return to Italy. He had emerged as a shock target for West Ham. Collapse
West Ham's Fabianski talks continue
4 DAYS AGO - West Ham and Swansea are continuing negotiations on Monday over a deal -thought to be worth around Expand
4 DAYS AGO - West Ham and Swansea are continuing negotiations on Monday over a deal -thought to be worth around £7m - for goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski, according to Sky sources. Collapse
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West Ham interested in Wilshere
10 HRS AGO - West Ham are interested in signing Jack Wilshere, according to Sky sources, with the Hammers one Expand
10 HRS AGO - West Ham are interested in signing Jack Wilshere, according to Sky sources, with the Hammers one of a number of clubs keen on the 26-year-old midfielder. Collapse
Transfer news RECAP: Man Utd, Arsenal, Chelsea and Europe updates
1 DAY AGO - The World Cup proved to be no distraction for Premier League sides and the rest of Europe when it Expand
1 DAY AGO - The World Cup proved to be no distraction for Premier League sides and the rest of Europe when it came to planning squads for next season on Thursday. Relive the news throughout the day here. Collapse
Great talent' Diop excites Pellegrini
1 DAY AGO - West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini is confident the "pace and power" of club-record signing Issa Diop Expand
1 DAY AGO - West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini is confident the "pace and power" of club-record signing Issa Diop can help the defender make an impact in the Premier League. Collapse
Where next for Wilshere?
2 DAYS AGO - We look at Jack Wilshere's next options after he announced his decision to leave Arsenal following Expand
2 DAYS AGO - We look at Jack Wilshere's next options after he announced his decision to leave Arsenal following 17 years at the club. Collapse
West Ham sign keeper Lukasz Fabianski from Swansea in £7m deal
2 DAYS AGO - West Ham have signed Polish international goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski from Swansea City for a Expand
2 DAYS AGO - West Ham have signed Polish international goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski from Swansea City for a £7million fee. The 33-year-old is currently with his country at the World Cup. Collapse
West Ham close to Fabianski deal
3 DAYS AGO - West Ham are close to completing the signing of goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski from Swansea, Expand
3 DAYS AGO - West Ham are close to completing the signing of goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski from Swansea, according to Sky sources. Collapse
Issa Diop: The Video
3 DAYS AGO - Issa Diop is likely to be announced as our latest signing tomorrow. The fee is rumoured to be £22 Expand
3 DAYS AGO - Issa Diop is likely to be announced as our latest signing tomorrow. The fee is rumoured to be £22 million and he will be on £67k a week. We’re also likely to announce the signing of Lucasz Fabianski as well tomorrow. Collapse
Transfer Centre LIVE!
3 DAYS AGO - All the latest news and gossip, with updates on James Maddison, Willian, Jack Wilshere and Felipe Expand
3 DAYS AGO - All the latest news and gossip, with updates on James Maddison, Willian, Jack Wilshere and Felipe Anderson. Collapse
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