West Ham rumours 2

04 Apr 2024 07:12:37
Seemingly, Man UTD face competitiion froM WEST HAM in the summer chasing the signature of Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana. I'm fairly sure we were very interested in him in the past and Moyes said NO!. what's the betting Man Utd get him and then they let ERIKSON, Casemeiro and or Mctominay go and we buy the players surplus to requirements.

04 Apr 2024 15:05:08
Would love to see Youssouf Fofana in claret and blue.

05 Apr 2024 14:14:12
If the new investors are who I suspect they are . There genuinely won't be too many players out of reach for the club.

05 Apr 2024 16:59:43
Moyes wanted jwp over fofana ?

05 Apr 2024 19:53:29
Yep, jwp was moyes choice whereas TS was trying for Fofana at £30m I believe

06 Apr 2024 17:26:10
We should get McTominay in if the opportunity re-arises this summer window. A much improved player whom had added attacking and goals to his game ( so Moyes unlikely to be interested now ) .

06 Apr 2024 21:15:07
I'm undecided about him tbh, but I think what really puts me off is the price tag Utd would no doubt stick on him. If reports of a release clause are to be believed, we're going to lose Paq for only £50M and I can honestly see Utd, because they're Utd, asking much more than that for McTominay. Sorry, but that ain't a fair deal at all!

I really, really hope we're not in the situation this summer where we sell Paq for £50M then go out and then spend it all on Scottish DM, who in the real world is worth less than half of that.

07 Apr 2024 08:11:47
I’ve called him McThuginay for years. Basically Fellaini 2.0

…which makes him right up Moyse’s street.

03 Apr 2024 18:11:01
Eds, is it likely to be true that any new contract offered to Moyse will remove his veto from buying players? If so, I can’t imagine him signing it. He couldn’t cope without the power and would hate that Steidten has more influence.

{Ed002's Note - For me, it is understood that his struggles with David Moyes are very much based on how Moyes utilises the players he has rather than over specific transfers. I would expect West Ham to move Moyes on before letting Steidten depart.}

03 Apr 2024 22:57:20
Thx for your reply. I bloody well hope that your view proves to be true.

02 Apr 2024 22:17:34
Fair result, we had the chance to win it, Antonio gave his all , but he's never been a clinical finisher, thing to note spurs made 5 subs, we never made one, that is the difference between the clubs, we have NO bench,

03 Apr 2024 10:34:21
We really don't have a bench. We've basically spent £450m on a squad of 14 players that includes 2 goalkeepers.

03 Apr 2024 13:11:29
This is ALL down to Moyes, he turned away three players in January, and signed Phillips, all of these players that could easily make our team, on top of that he vetoed Gudmonsen early in January whereas Genoa had been ready to accept 24 m euros, a proven goal scorer, this man, Ings cornet cresswell etc are a drop in quality, In reality only Johnson can be brought on, and he’s leaving soon anyway, we have a 14 player first team squad at present, that’s. It and One of the main reasons, WH must part with Moyes, there is a light at end of tunnel though if he chooses to sign the new contract offered, he will not be able to veto any players, as he has been able to at present, until seasons end no injuries or suspensions we are ok, if not we are in trouble, that’s it rant over

03 Apr 2024 14:02:18
He won't VETO them, he simply won;t play them or when he does he will play them out of position and then treat them like he did Benrahma. Its ok, we know what sort of a man he is and what little respect he has for the decisions of others! Sooner he goes the better

03 Apr 2024 15:00:20
It's says it all about Sullivan. When he allows Moyes . To decimate the squad . Purely because he's fell out with them . Benrhama fornals vlasic kral and strongly suspect agured has joined them . There's strong rumours he and ings don't speak either it's like mourinho at spurs . Only difference being levy has a backbone .

03 Apr 2024 16:11:55
That was apparently our 42nd game already this season . They can play a maximum 41 in all . They have a squad we don't . Cheers dwarf.

03 Apr 2024 16:50:27
In this particular case it’s Sullivan. That was furious with Moyes, in January, as he had already given the nod on all four players, mentioned, then Moyes gave them all the no no, he only wanted the disastrous Phillips that’s why new contract would be entirely different, Moyes is SOLELY to blame for no bench, Sullivan and Steidten totally blameless, Steidten wanted to know what he had been employed for? He was wasting his time and efforts, for Moyes to Turn his back on decent players, it was a crazy situation, it’s not going to happen again, Moyes might try to renegotiate the contract, so he’s in charge of transfer business again. But it’s not going to happen, otherwise it’s goodbye to Steidten and his. Clique they will be off

27 Mar 2024 13:16:22
If you consider the sheer volume of players leaving WH end of May ( for a variety and assortment of different reasons ) we must have some replacements lined up already in some cases, otherwise the numbers will be impossible to replace in those 12 weeks leaving at the present time, Fabianski, Johnson, Aguerd, Zouma, Cresswell Paqueta, Cornet, Mubama, Ogbonna , With Benharama being confirmed will make 10 out and the squad is two short anyway! , so 12 players needed it's ridiculous, but on paper that's how its shaping up we either have deals done or some won't be leaving after all this, , might be the busiest window in history coming up

{Ed002's Note - No "deals" have been "done" for West Ham.}

29 Mar 2024 15:16:52
I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you. It's reasonably safe to assume that if moyes is still in charge (and from everything I've recently heard, he intends going nowhere) our interests will lie firmly at the door of man utd and players they deem surplus, instead of letting Tim Steidten continue to do what he is good at! But are we surprised?

29 Mar 2024 15:18:52
Just look at the last window? Moyes wanted Phillips (who by the way is ranked as the lowest performing midfielder in the league and our joint highest earner) so he got him. Waste of a window because of dithering dave? Sooner he is gone the better

29 Mar 2024 18:47:39
The idea of bringing in a defensive midfielder was the correct one. Given the amount of cards Alvarez gets. But we also needed a striker. Both should have came into the club in January.

30 Mar 2024 08:48:03
And Flynn Downes is flying at Southampton

30 Mar 2024 08:53:53
Hammer7580. Yes, we may have needed a defensive midfielder but there were better options out there, especially considering his wages!

30 Mar 2024 08:54:12
Exactly merceri.

03 Apr 2024 15:59:00
Well downes and Freddie Potts should have been kept if so . Moyes is the issue.

03 Apr 2024 23:01:36
Kalvin Philips is an England international. Most fans thought his signing would be a good signing, the wages are irrelevant. It is not the players fault we agreed to pay his wages.Unfortunately, it has not worked. End of story.

23 Mar 2024 09:34:11
WH are talking this weekend , to try and get agreement on two fullbacks Bellanova of Torino, and Walker Peters, who's in the championship, Steidten has his to do list, which apparently has some surprises, we shall see,

23 Mar 2024 10:18:19
Finally we are looking at upgrading at full back

27 Mar 2024 12:34:51
You could argue that Emerson is a hammer of the year contender, he's been fantastic. Cresswell desperately needs replacing, and Coufals contract situation isn't getting any better so a RB is most definitely needed.

05 Apr 2024 08:46:51
I think Emerson, Alvarez or Ariola POTY. All 3 have been excellent for us.

19 Mar 2024 19:44:37
Man utd are interested in paqueta and would like to use Harry Maguire in part of the deal. If moyes stays this could happen!

20 Mar 2024 05:40:11
I can really see that tempting west ham . How do these newspapers dream these stories up . Yet people will fall for it .

20 Mar 2024 09:05:30
LMAO. You know something, It would not surprise me with DAVID MOYES and how he loves his MAN UTD has beens if their is actually an element of truth In this and we are stoopid enough to fall for it.

21 Mar 2024 14:31:51
And Maguire will be played as a defensive midfielder, as Moyes tries to fit four in. lol

06 Apr 2024 17:28:38
Oh is that all surely he could experiment with sitting one behind the striker too lol ?

13 Mar 2024 11:19:22
Pedro Goncalves attacking MF, 25 yrs old Sporting Lisbon is apparently on our radar as a possible signing. His contract has a £68m release clause in it.

10 Mar 2024 11:59:45
Any truth in the rumour that .....................

{Ed002's Note - Very, very old news. Try and find something more recent.}

10 Mar 2024 13:39:34
Rumour breaking today about Moyes’s son appointed as scout at WHU. Breaking on Newsnow, West Ham Chat for the first time. I have not previously heard it, and neither had every WHU supporter I spoke to today. Where was this “old news” previously reported out of interest please?

{Ed002's Note - I have no idea where it was reported but Jr left the Wassermann agency two or three years ago to undertake some scouting activities for the club.

10 Mar 2024 13:42:23
Are you getting this rumour confused with the appointment of Tim Steidten’s brother to the scouting staff?

{Ed002's Note - I am not confused about anything.}

13 Mar 2024 06:58:56
He's been at the club for months . It's the sun as usual trying to stir things up at the club . Tevez olympic stadium bowyer signing they have form for it . Moyes is going 100% .

13 Mar 2024 11:40:17
Let's hope you are indeed right mate.

16 Mar 2024 14:50:13
In which case, I apologise to Ed002 as I was totally unaware of his appointment until it was reported recently on Newsnow and by Gonzo on Hammers Chat.

{Ed002's Note - Don’t worry.}

05 Mar 2024 16:56:23
Bonkers! WH made final contract offer to Johnson today equivalent to 35 k a week, 3 years, Johnson's said no thanks off as a free this summer, just 6 weeks ago Palace offered 5 m straight purchase No said WH, yet Ings is getting. 115 k a week, !, Johnson is no great shakes but very useful, Ings is no great shakes and useless, Johnson wants first team wages approx 48k a week, so we will buy two new full backs for 40 m and pay them 60k a week each, and let a useful player leave on a free, probably to Palace where he will get his money, to me don't make sense., he's a homegrown useful player , 25 players in a squad , no common sense here, Just plain silly to me

05 Mar 2024 19:30:28
It’s one of the many issues with Moyes. For me it’s not all simply about the ultra defensive formation he sets up as, it’s stuff like bringing our youngsters through. As poor as we have been and with a small squad he has hardly ever given any of the youngsters a chance. Probably fearing they make a mistake. Well sadly that’s the only way you learn. And even if that were the case so many of the established team have made mistakes or played poorly…….

If I was a youngster at West Ham with Moyes in charge I would be straight out of there, no question. To quote Jonny Rotten, ‘ Nooo Future, Nooo future………

07 Mar 2024 10:55:45
It seems that Arne Slot’s name has been raised again as the next WHU coach. He has a reputation as a formidable attacking coach who promotes young players. Who knows?

08 Mar 2024 14:15:21
Seems Tim Steidten really like Fonseca

10 Mar 2024 01:44:14
Be great tinny but SLOT turned down the SPUDS apparently.⚒⚒⚒

21 Feb 2024 09:54:30
Apparently Liverpool have turned their attention to Florent Ghisoff the sporting director of Nice, for that job at LIverpool does that translate as Steidten staying at WH, looks that way? Just thought I'd mention it

21 Feb 2024 11:19:11
And Bayern are parting ways with Thomas Tuchel at the end of the season. Things could be falling into place. If so, I sincerely hope this doesn’t mean Tuchel has been identified as Moyes’ replacement. Tuchel caused problems at Chelsea and now at Bayern. Somehow, I can’t see him fitting in at the London Stadium under Sullivan. Don’t get me wrong, I want Steidten to stay, and Moyes to go, but there are more suitable coaches out there for WHU. I hope I’ve misread the runes!

21 Feb 2024 17:42:22
I was thinking exactly the same thing Tinny when I saw that another dinosaur

21 Feb 2024 18:40:15
Just need Kretinsky to buy a controlling stake and give power to Stiedten. Sulli hasn't a clue probably never kicked a football in his life

21 Feb 2024 19:17:55
One can dream

21 Feb 2024 20:13:24
Apparently, it’s Brady who is getting in Sullivan’s ear to keep Moyes and prevent Steidten from doing his job. Kretinsky wants Moyes gone and Steidten to hire a coach to replace him. Brady knows as much about football as I know about the air spedd velocitt of a swallow. FA.

21 Feb 2024 22:37:45
African or European?

22 Feb 2024 13:23:41
With Dan Ashworth going to Man u, Newcastle will be looking for a new director of football. Wouldn't be surprised if they looked at stiedten

22 Feb 2024 15:30:00
If the latest rumours are to be believed, Steidten is really pissed off with the way things are at WHU. Apparently, the terms he agreed when hired have now been altered by Sullivan who is weak and listening too much to Karen Brady and others who have their own agendas. Don't be fooled by the hiring of Max Hahn and Steidten's brother. They too can just as easily leave a sinking ship and go with Tim as a package. It will be unforgivable if we lose Tim Steidten through Sullivan's stupidity and the influence of Brady, who has as much interest in football and WHU fans as Liberace had in coal mining. For this club to survive and move up a gear, Moyes must go, Brady must shut up and Sullivan must sell his controlling interest.

10 Mar 2024 01:53:18
If we feck up the best thing to happen at west ham in years for a DINOSAUR like MOYES then I'm sorry then SULLY and co ain't great business people, then flip it they are as MOYES is going to keep you in the premiership but if and it's a big if he stays which imo he will walk at the end of the season and we only have to have a terrible start to a season under him then he imo isn't the type of manager in the way he sets up and his lack of attacking football, when you need 3 points rather than a point here and there to get you creeping up the table imo we could be bang in trouble but that's a guessing game and it could happen either ways.⚒⚒⚒