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01 Dec 2024 16:13:29
Was talking to 2 Middlesbrough fans last week who said most of the fans there believe Carrick is coming to West Ham and they are gutted! God I hope so! ??????

Dabber Hammer 2

1.) 02 Dec 2024 16:21:35
Hard to have an opinion on this one, i am a big fan of Michael Carrick but i do not know enough about Middlesborough to know if he has done a great job or not there. He has had 2 seasons there now and failed to get them promoted, and his teams tend to concede a fair amount of goals (never in the top 8 for fewest goals conceded) which is not what we need. This is in a weaker league also, but by all means not an easy league.
It could be Borough have not got the investment, maybe they lost key players . i do not know enough about them to pass a judgement on him here. Anyone know more pleas share?

Personally, and i know people are very polarised on this, i think we need to stick with J-Lop through December. We were WAY off the pace vs Arsenal, but most teams are, and we encountered yet another team at the peak of their form this year. Seems we always meet teams this year when they are hitting their best form. However, this was still BETTER than our performance vs Arsenal last year, so arguably its progress, and there were key officiating decisions that made some differnece also this year (not saying the result would have been differnet) . We must remember how bad our form was last year, we had 14 points aft 17 games last year! What we are seeing is a continuation of that form, which can PARTLY be justified by the fact we are seeing a huge squad change and a changing coaching/playing style. I still think we could get around 50 points if we can get Fulkrug playing or get a new striker in soon. that's not bad for a transitional year.
J-Lop has had 1/3 of season to learn his players and tweak his style, and i believe he has recently adjusted this slightly for the better by not playing too high a defensive line. Players have also shown signs of adapting and we are getting better at creating chances as they gel more. The Arsenal game was a free pass for me, and the real proof in the pudding comes in the next 5 games up until new year. A VERY poor run in these games and it will be hard to justify his place at the helm.
We are only 5 points off 7th and i believe we have had a hard run start and also encountered teams when they have been bang on form. It is fine margins still, reverse the Totenham result and we are above them, that's ONE game, same goes for Aston Villa! And this is without a top class striker, with Paqueta out of sorts, and Kudus out of form (although he looked like he was clicking before Spurs)


2.) 02 Dec 2024 18:25:13
Nickinho you are a true optimistic WH supporter Hope you are right, but at this time I don’t share your rosy outlook, IF we can get some quality in the window, then maybe …….I was Loppy out after 4 games, along with others, IMO nothing has been seen to date to change that opinion, The Barodes was only game we played well, 6 of our 15 points were gained against Man U and Palace, we where extremely lucky! In both games, ALSO for me there are no free pass games, we need to be competitive against all comers, that’s the secret of success, and the whole reason Steidten was appointed, sorry mate, that’s my take at present


3.) 03 Dec 2024 21:43:06
How can you drop Emerson for Coufal? Madness. Why does he not play the same team which played Newcastle, forget Arsenal - they’re on another planet to us.
Wonder if Potter n Nolan fancy linking together?


4.) 03 Dec 2024 22:20:34
Sorry but u can not seriously suggest we keep this manager another day let alone December. He should be no where near that touchline, and if they don’t get rid, they need to have a serious look at themselves.
Ings should never wear the shirt again, why play wan Bissaka on the left when Emerson is available is just ludicrous. He needs to go now.


 

 

15 Nov 2024 13:29:45
Is this me having brain freeze or would anybody else make enquiries for Paul Pogba given that Juventus are going to release him and he'd be available on a free? He's only 31 and could be offered an initial short term contract .

Dabber Hammer 2

1.) 15 Nov 2024 14:33:52
I think his wage demands would exclude us.


2.) 15 Nov 2024 17:07:13
Apparently he has been training very hard and although approaching 32, he will be out to prove himself, but as Tin Legs mooted his wages, would likely be way over our structure, so unless he becomes undesirable for others, there’s no chance of him joining us


3.) 18 Nov 2024 13:54:50
We ain't paupers . Stop buying into the media's narrative . We have the 4th richest owners in the premier league. And also the 2nd highest attendance and are also the 5th highest net spenders in the past 4 years . It isn't doing the fanbase any favours .


4.) 18 Nov 2024 18:42:59
I think maybe we were thinking of Sullivan's reluctance to pay the wages he would possibly demand, especially for a player of his age and with his track record.


5.) 18 Nov 2024 18:49:44
Sorry my friend, there’s no narrative, no media, just plain fact WH are not going to pay ANYBODY 250/300 k a week full stop, in relative terms, we are a medium sized club, that’s also a fact, I’m not blindsiding anybody, in terms of spending power in the UK, we should be running between positions 6/8, we are far from that, that’s not the money, that’s poor management, poor performance, wrong choices, and that’s a fact as well, I don’t like conflict with other fans, but you have to accept the present reality, IF and it’s a big IF, Kretinsky and or others buy out Sullivan, then their might be massive changes, but not at the present time, I have a good insight into WH financials, via channels, and the gross spend amount last window, said on here was bang on, yes we are far from paupers, but we are not City, United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal Spurs that’s for starters, sorry 7580


6.) 19 Nov 2024 17:29:46
Joyful, I don't think Pogba is going to get £250-300k a week of anybody’s money let alone Sullivans, surely given the ban and his age he will need to lower his salary expectation? £150k per week for a 12 month contract, would that not work for both parties ….


7.) 20 Nov 2024 10:39:27
It all depends on which Pogba you get. The one with wings or the one with horns!


8.) 20 Nov 2024 13:37:24
I was using that huge salary as an example, if we look at Pogba, there may well be a club out there, willing to pay him a massive sum each week, football is unpredictable in that way, but that club won’t be WH, certainly under its present shareholding allocation.

if of course , that player becomes available for a much smaller wage, AND should, he want to join us, than it’s a different story, but the whole scenario is unlikely, that’s my own view, just to expand a little, if you had a fantasy situation where Haaland said I only want to play for WH, we could not pay him his present £ 440 k a week, even on.

A free transfer, think that shows where we are, we are not a small skint club, but we cannot compete with some others unfortunately, that’s the whole reason Steidten was brought in, to find a squad eventually, that doesn’t cost the earth, but is totally competitive,


9.) 22 Nov 2024 10:51:02
I appreciate Steidten is working on a 5 year plan but for me Pogba on a free shows more intention than Rodrigues on a free, who has been appalling and a backward step. I genuinely don’t think there is a club outside of Saudi that will pay Pogba anywhere near that amount of money. I still think we’ll come good (once the manager is moved on) but we need a short term injection similar to that which Lingard gaves us ….Pogba might just be it. Interesting thought though isn’t it?


 

 

13 Jun 2024 20:20:16
Ed02 can you give us any information where you think we are in terms of transfer targets etc? Any info you can provide is very appreciated

Dabber Hammer 2

{Ed002's Note - I may have missed a few things and it may need an update, but it is something like this:

Wes Foderingham (G) West Ham are keen on the out of contract player.
Juan Miranda (LWB) Seen as a Free Agent option for Milan after losing out on Carlos Augusto or Porto. Scouts from West Ham, Brentford and Crystal Palace have also been watching. Wildcard may be Wolves if they lose Ait-Nouri.
Jacob Greaves (CB) Young Hull CB looked at on a number of occasions over the past year by ex-Leicester scout Jose Fontes on behalf of Roma. Seen as another potential Branthwaite replacement for Everton. West Ham have also declared an interest.
Max Kilman (CB) Agent has told several clubs that he could be made available by Wolves - but I am sure they are not looking to sell after signing a new contract not too long ago. Perhaps keep an eye on West Ham.
Jake O'Brien (CB) Having a good season in France so far and was Everton's preferred Jarrad Branthwaite replacement for the summer. West Ham have identified O'Brien as an option, probably the preferred option to replace Aguard. Dortmund offer a wildcard option. Atletico and Newcastle have sent scouts.
Davinson Sanchez (CB) Galatasaray are looking for €25M for Sanchez with interest from Napoli and West Ham. Prior interest of Fulham likely left with the asking price.
Fabricio Bruno (CB) West Ham are very keen on the Flamengo CB but a move seems unlikely as obtaining a Work Permit will be very difficult.
Nehuen Perez (CB) Napoli and West Ham have declared an interest with Udinese.
Jonathan Tah (CB) BL may cash in the summer with serious interest from Bayern Munich as a Dayot Upamecano replacement. Interest from Newcastle - down the list of CB options for Chelsea and Spurs but may still interest WHU as a Zouma replacement. I think he will head to Bayern Munich.
Trevoh Chalobah (CB/DM) – Spurs, Crystal Palace and Manchester United remain keen. Napoli and Roma interest has gone. There was a discussion with Milan with an extraordinary part exchange offer made - but it will go nowhere. Player wants to leave for more game time and I suspect he will be allowed to leave if the right offer comes in. Something may be worked out with Crystal Palace with Chelsea interest in players from their. Spurs interest has returned - but they may only be looking for squad depth, and may only want him as cover. West Ham and Nottingham Forest may offer wildcard solutions but I doubt either would be of interest to the player. Manchester United had an offer rejected last summer but could return, and being Home Grown makes him attractive. Atletico Madrid and Bayern have asked about his fitness but with Tuchel gone Bayern interest will likely have gone and Atletico are close to signing another London based CB, so they can also be discounted. Will likely leave in the summer regardless of long-term contract, but if he gets a guarantee of game time he may well stay - although Chelsea have always avoided making such assurances.
Conor Gallagher (CM) If he leaves it will be to elsewhere.
Aleix Garcia (CM) Has done very well coming back in to the City Group fold after being discarded by Manchester City. Bayer Leverkusen are negotiating a move with Girona. Player has said he is not interested in a move to West Ham.
Emile Smith-Rowe (CM) Wants to leave for more game time. Could be offered to Brentford as part of a part exchange deal for Toney. Brighton, Newcastle or Aston Villa may provide options but the player would likely not be interested. West Ham would like a loan to buy. Napoli interest has gone. A summer move seems possible unless Arsenal give him assurances.
Matias Soule (AM/RW/LW) Atalanta remain keen on the young Argentinian left-footed right winger who is spending the season on loan at Frosinone. Crystal Palace wanted Soule to replace Michael Olise or Eze and had one offer rejected even though they have signed one replacement. They may return with another offer that matches the valuation Juventus have placed on the player. Atalanta may demand him as part of any deal for Koopmeiners. Leicester, West Ham, Wolves, Feyenoord and Spurs can likely be dismissed as a optionn now. Scouts from Liverpool and Spurs attended a match against Sassuolo to watch him in September. Juventus rejected a large offer from the Middle East but Michael Emenalo still has him as a target.
Armand Laurienté (LW/RW) Sassuolo will be open to a good offer for the particularly moody winger with Emil Konradsen Ceide emerging as a replacement and well respected youngster Riccardo Ciervo out on loan for the season. Spurs and West Ham have been keeping a watchful eye.
Raheem Sterling (RW/F) Future unclear - perhaps the Middle East. Chelsea want his wages off the books and are willing to use him as a makeweight in exchange for a specific player but would need to pay at least half his wages. West Ham are open to a move but will not come close to matching his wages.
Luis Guilherme (AM/W) Manchester United, Real Madrid, Chelsea, West Ham, Manchester City, Liverpool and Barcelona have shown an interest in the player for next summer. Chelsea discussed him during negotiations two other players. Spurs may well have noted him when scouting another Palmeiras player. However, a new contract and a €60M release clause will prove to be an issue but West Ham are trying to find a suitable structure to the payments. Subject to paperwork, the move to West Ham is agreed.
Jhon Arias (RW) First choice for West Ham and price will not be an issue - but they need to ensure a Work Permit is available. A potential Bowen replacement perhaps?
Jota (LW) West Ham and Crystal Palace are trying to find a way to end the nightmare the player is having not being eligible to play for Al-Ittihad. There are issues to resolve - a loan would require his full wages to be paid and simply moves the issue down the line. A fee to recover the €30M they paid Celtic for him and reduced wages and resolution of a tax issue would please everyone and allow him to be purchased.
Jota Silva (LW/F) Scouts have been watching him from across Europe including Brentford and West Ham. The player wants a move to Benfica but may need to settle for West Ham who are pushing.
Ibrahim Osman (W/F) Brighton or West Ham would need to pay over the odds to make a transfer happen but will try and find a solution. Crystal Palace may offer an option but I suspect a move to Brighton will happen.
Youssef En-Nesyri (S) Seen as a cheap option for West Ham, Manchester United and Aston Villa, but the player could be open to Mr Emenalo's offer to take him to Al-Hilal. I expect West Ham to push.
Ivan Toney (S) Brentford do not want to sell but are aware Toney may look to move up a step and will reluctantly look to perhaps £70M as a sale price in the summer but will likely not get anything close to that. Newcastle - if they can sell their project to him given - offer the chance of a return to the club who previously could find no use for him in the three years he was there. Arsenal, Leeds, Manchester United, Spurs, Chelsea and West Ham have all sent scouts on more than one occasion to watch him prior to his ban, but Chelsea and Spurs have preferred options meaning West Ham, Arsenal or Manchester United are likely best placed to complete a transfer.
Serhou Guirassy (S) Will head elsewhere.
Dominic Solanke (S) Will head elsewhere.
Fotis Ioannidis (S) West Ham have sent scouts to watch the Greek at Panathinaikos - having a good season but a huge step up. Celtic and Sporting Lisbon offer options and Sporting will likely win out.
Sammie Szmodics (S) Will move this summer. Wants to move to West Ham but it is Galatasaray who were first to declare an interest. Possible Calvert-Lewin replacement for Everton. Leicester offer and option. Could possibly get his desired move but the offer from Turkey might be very attractive.
Jorgen Strand Larsen (S) Of serious interest to West Ham as a Sammie Szmodics alternative. Could be a good buy.
Armando Broja (S) Will be available in the summer with considerable interest. Loan to Fulham failed although Chelsea were paid £4M. Southampton, West Ham or Wolves may look to an early offer but Monaco offer a far more attractive option although they think they can sign their preferred option. Everton have asked for an initial loan but Chelsea want to sell and Everton need to be careful with money. Milan are after two strikers and are looking at Broja in addition to Zirkzee knowing they cannot sign Sesko.}


1.) 14 Jun 2024 17:19:07
Absolutely fantastic Ed02! Thank you for the info!


 

 

06 Jul 2023 22:15:22
Evening ED002

Are there any new transfer updates to report please? Anything would be much appreciated

Dabber Hammer 2

{Ed002's Note - Steidten wants Zakaria, I assume instead of Alvarez. Makes little sense to me unless Borussia Dortmund push ahead to sign Alvarez.}


1.) 07 Jul 2023 16:20:34
Surely Zakaria isn't seen as direct replacement for Rice considering his injury record?

I think we will definitely go for a another holding midfielder, hoping Alavarez still.


2.) 07 Jul 2023 18:32:06
quod patientia sit virtus ?


3.) 07 Jul 2023 19:59:05
I think that's something a lot of our fans lack, me included. Doesn't help us having dithering Dave at the helm who it seems doesn't want to buy young talented players, if rumours are believed he completely sabotaged talks with Alex Scott's representative after Noble and Steidten worked hard to get the meet.


4.) 08 Jul 2023 09:26:13
By all accounts, the meeting was between Scott, Moyes, Steidten and Noble. The last two had worked really hard to sell the West Ham concept, but Moyes say impassively throughout the meeting and showed no interest. When the young lad asked Moyes about first team opportunities, Moyes declared nothing is guaranteed. All he was looking for was a reassurance that he would get the opportunity to develop and be given a chance, given West Ham’s record with young players under Moyes. The Argyll Gargoyle refused and Scott said he wouldn’t play for the Hammers and would be better off staying where he is. Steidten and Noble were furious. Cracks at this early stage indicate a major flaw in the new recruitment model and could signal the beginning of Moeys’ dosnfall


5.) 08 Jul 2023 09:27:15
….Moyes’ downfall. Fingers crossed.


6.) 08 Jul 2023 12:16:03
And unfortunately this is going to be the problem. We are 1 of only 4 teams yet to make signing. I don't understand why we have Steidten working hard on players when moyes shuts deals down! Ridiculous


7.) 08 Jul 2023 18:16:17
Bloke on hammers chat made a good point, who would have leaked the story out of Moyes, Noble, Steidten? I doubt any of them would so it doesn't quite make sense all things considered I don't think it's actually true and I hope it isn't for the clubs sake, as much as I don't think Moyes is the man to take us forward.

Hopefully this week we will start to see some serious movement, Zakaria looks the closest for now.


8.) 08 Jul 2023 22:29:17
I’m sure others would have been at the meeting. Alex Scott wouldn’t have been on his own, would he?


9.) 08 Jul 2023 23:58:46
The rumour was that he was with his father. We'll likely never know the truth maybe the meeting never happened, the problem is that its believable Moyes would do such a thing.

If Moyes isn't going to let Steidten buy younger quality players so the club can progress then he needs to go.


10.) 13 Jul 2023 11:26:48
Apparently we are quibbling over a £3million difference over SCOTT with BRISTOL CITY wanting £25 mill and we are only prepared to pay £22million.⚒⚒⚒


11.) 13 Jul 2023 15:36:35
greetings Whorya yes if we want the boy one needs to cough up pronto! Dec is being sold one way or another so no excuse for stinginess from Ebenezer Sullivan etc


 

 

14 Jun 2022 21:09:58
Evening Ed02, hope all's well with you. Could you possibly give us an insight into who you believe were focusing on at the moment please. Any insight would be much appreciated.

Dabber Hammer 2

{Ed002's Note - West Ham has eight players out of contract in the summer and a further five entering their final year. Like most clubs, money remains tight, and they could look to cashing in on primary assets (such as Rice or Bowen) to help raise transfer funds. The club could look to a couple of loans to help out and need to assess the youngsters they already have on the books as the out of contract and aging players will not be around for much longer. There needs to be a plan and that has been lacking for a long time. The wage issue needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency or the club can expect FFP sanctions. I would think it remains frustrating for West Ham fans not to have seen the striker position not resolved as we go from window to window. The club need, ideally, at least one GK, a versatile FB, a CB (perhaps two), DM, CM, wide players and a S. They could save on the DM by trusting in NV and perhaps need to promote Pierre Ekwah who is going to have a very good future.

They have been actively scouting a huge number of players as usual and seem to be unable to focus their efforts. Players where some level of interest has been shown by West Ham United:

Alphonse Areola (G) WHU Have an option to buy or extend but the player may resist citing lack of opportunities and may look for a high-profile club. West Ham would like to keep him – will need persuading. Maybe, depending on other options.
Bartlomiej Dragowski (G) Has asked to leave Fiorentina for more game time. Looked at by WHU as an option if Areola does not sign with Southampton providing an option.
Andriy Lunin (G) Borussia Dortmund have him as their first choice - player wants to kickstart his career away from Madrid. West Ham offer a loan option. Marseille provide a wildcard.
Gaëtan Coucke (G) Genk sold Coucke to Mechelen in 2020 as he was letting in a couple of goals per game - and he is still letting a lot in. His agent has said Ipswich Town and West Ham have asked after him - it is unclear why as it seems he is nothing like good enough.
Emiliano Martinez (G) Aston Villa will resist a sale but Spurs see Martinez as a potential longer-term Lloris replacement and West Ham see him as a Fabianski replacement. Manchester United want to avoid signing a new goalkeeper but could be forced to look to him. If WHU were to make an offer the player would likely look to the role of Areola before deciding. Unlikely as the cost will be significant.
Sam Johnstone (G) Crystal Palace, West Ham and Southampton may look to offers to the player who is out of contract in the summer. Spurs interest has gone.
Ola Aina (RB) Torino are willing to let him leave and return to London - Chelsea and Crystal Palace were previously approached but West Ham United may offer an option with Johnson and Fredericks out of contract in the summer, and even then, they seem well stocked. Crystal Palace have cover for the position but could do with someone younger. Leeds have declared an interest. Chelsea should probably not have sold him but have other targets. Lille offer a wildcard option.
Calvin Bassey (LB/CB) Leicester are open to him re-signing whist Aston Villa, West Ham and Crystal Palace have looked at him. Rangers will resist a sale by trying to price him out of the market.
Nayef Aguerd (CB) Rennes have been given the opportunity to profit on the player by Marseille but have made clear they are not looking to sell – but they will at the right price. Southampton and West Ham are amongst clubs who sent scouts to watch him and West Ham have followed this up with an offer – West Ham should be able to complete this.
Duje Caleta-Car (CB) Newcastle and Wolves approached Marseille about a January transfer but he stayed in Marseille. There is sustained interest from West Ham with ex-Marseille scout Georges Santos joining West Ham. The player sees these clubs as a step down and wants Champions League football but that is not an option for him at this point in time. West Ham have messed around the lady who does the negotiations on behalf Marseille in the past, and she sees them as unprofessional, so it will be more difficult to reach any agreement and she has already rejected a proposal for a loan with an option to buy. She will be speaking to Wolves again if West Ham do not match their financial demands, which are very reasonable. Would need a hard sell of the Newcastle project. Marseille are very keen to move him on after the grief of last summer. West Ham can complete this one if they fail with Aguerd or are looking for two CBs.
Nathaniel Phillips (CB) West Ham interest remains. An ideal Ogbonna replacement at a good price – would be a good buy for West Ham. Something can be done at the right price but I suspect he will head elsewhere.
James Tarkowski (CB) options are Everton, Newcastle and Wolves. I suspect the long-term interest of West Ham has gone after failing to sort out a transfer previously but as a Free Agent he could be attractive.
Niklas Stark (CB/DM) Hertha wanted a new contract agreed rather than see the player depart as a Free Agent in the summer. They also promised him the role of full-time captain in the future. There have been enquiries Werder Bremen, Dortmund and West Ham. Will head to Bremen.
Malang Sarr (CB) Loan target for Roma, Milan, Strasbourg and West Ham.
Evan Ndicka (CB) Expected to leave in the summer. An option for Newcastle and West Ham. Watched by Manchester United and Arsenal.
Nikola Milenkovic (CB) Milan, Inter and Spurs have an interest in NM but Milan will need to sell to raise funds and that may be a problem. Something could be done with Spurs and he is their first choice. Interest of West Ham remains but he will seek a Champions League team.
Dan-Axel Zagadou (CB) Borussia Dortmund want a new contract signed but he can leave as a Free Agent and would not be seen as a huge loss. There is no finesse about his game but his "representative" is trying to get him a move to the Premier League and has spoken with at least West Ham, Manchester United, Newcastle and Everton. It would seem unlikely that he would be a first choice for any given he is effectively only cover at Dortmund. Hoffenheim are lkikely to take a chance on him. The player has had very significant injury issues with his knees and must be seen as risky.
Nathan Ake (CB) Time to move on with the player previously expressing an interest in a return to London - West Ham and Crystal Palace offered solutions but the only firm interest is from Newcastle. May stay in Manchester. Milan interest has gone.
Malick Thiaw (CB) now 20 Schalke are looking to fend off interest in the player hand have him extend his contract. There have been enquiries from West Ham and Sturm Graz that will go nowhere, but an offer from Milan could attract the player.
Sven Botman (CB) Milan or Newcastle could look to him. Will be available, but not until the summer, and many PL clubs have been scouting Lille including West Ham who were told they would not discuss Botman. Emerging as first choice CB for Newcastle.
Michael Keane (CB) Everton want to keep him, West Ham have an interest.
Di'Shon Bernard (CB) West Ham have sent scouts to Hull to watch the Manchester United loanee who was at the Chelsea Academy.
Abdou Diallo (CB) Newcastle have a declared interest - PSG will be willing to sell. Milan will offer a loan with an option and that might be more attractive to the player than moving to Newcastle. Plenty of scouts, including West Ham, have watched the player.
Benoit Badiashile (CB) Has been scouted by West Ham and recommended to Newcastle who are stumbling around trying to recruit players but are getting turned down - they have a clear preference, so a move seems unlikely. Manchester United interest seems to have moved on but Chelsea still have him on their lengthy list of options. If Kounde departs Sevilla, they have the player as an option.
Alex Kral (DM) West Ham will probably not sign him on a permanent deal opening the door to Monaco and Montpellier.
Marc Roca (DM) Offered to Real Madrid but they have a preferred option. Roma interest will go when Matic arrives. West Ham and Leeds see him as a replacement for potential departures. Leeds will likely win out.
Guido Rodriguez (DM) The club have said that if someone comes up with his €75M release clause then he can be sold. There is no interest at that price but Arsenal have watched the player but without further departures do not need another DM player. It seems very unlikely the player would want the move after only being in Spain since January 2020, although Real Betis would be open to a sale. A reasonable fee might be €20M-€25M - but that may not be enough for them. If Liverpool are interested, it would not be as a Wijnaldum replacement but more likely a Fabinho replacement - makes no sense. Potentially on the list for West Ham as a Declan Rice replacement.
Jerdy Schouten (DM/CM) Recommended to West Ham buy their Chief Scout who had been interested when at Marseille. Inter may be an option. Missed 6 months with injury but has since proven his fitness. Inter see him as cover.
Harry Winks (DM/CM) Spurs have told interested sides he is not for sale but if the player were to ask to leave the coach would be supportive of that. Aston Villa moved on from Pape Sarr and made an enquiry about his availability in the summer. If West Ham were to sell Rice they might offer an option - as perhaps Manchester United might as a possible Matic replacement. He would provide an interesting option for Everton. Leicester might also be a possible destination if they were to lose Ndidi, but they have a preferred target in mind. Southampton have declared an interest. Likely to stay under Conte.
Josh Brownhill (CM/DM) West Ham had an interest when he was at Bristol City and I suspect it remains. Leeds have him on a list of options if they lose Phillips. Watched by Everton and Aston Villa but perhaps not first choice for either.
Jobe Bellingham (CM) Everyone and their dog is interested. I would forget him.
Weston McKennie (CM) Fiorentina would like to take the player and Juventus are looking to add a leading CM and need to raise funds and offload, ideally Ramsey and Arthur - but an option would be to sell Weston McKennie to Spurs or Bayern Munich who have both have shown an interest - although it seems to be waning in Munich. A representative of Juventus was in London for talks with Chelsea about another player and was asked to meet with West Ham who have declared an interest. I am not so sure the player would be interested. Juventus will keep him if they cannot raise €30M from a sale. Spurs may win out.
Aaron Ramsey (CM) agent prompted a WHU enquiry – nothing will happen with West Ham.
Jed Wallace (RW/AM) Rangers have an advantage as they can negotiate his signing as of January when West Ham, West Brom and Newcastle will need to wait until he leaves Millwall in May. Seems very unlikely.
Jesse Lingard (AM) Needs to move on. Everton, Newcastle and West Ham may offer options. Something can be done with West Ham the player may continue to look for different options.
Antonin Barak (AM) West Ham see the player as an option to Jed Wallace and Jesse Lingard. Newcastle has an interest. Was to stay in Italy with Napoli but the clubs are far apart on price. Again Spurs are keen.
Guus Til (AM) Spartak purchased the player from AZ after a significant return in terms of goals. Sadly, he did not settle and the goals dried up. A loan back to the Eredivisie with Feyenoord has been very successful and attracted the attention of a number of clubs. Marcel Brands was very keen on taking the player to Everton to replace Gylfi Sigurdsson but the interest left with Brands. Wolves provide an interesting option as it is a position they would like to strengthen. Feyenoord and the player would like a permanent deal but the funds required would likely be too much of a stretch for them. West Ham are another side looking for an AM player, and although they are one of many clubs to have scouted the player, they have preferred options. Ajax have not declared an interest, but they are fearful of losing Naci Unuvar and that could prompt them. The player has made no secret of his desire to move to Germany if he cannot stay at Feyenoord. It will be interesting to see what happens with what is a potentially significant talent.
Noa Lang (LW) was purchased for a €6.5M option from Ajax by Brugge last summer and was due to be sold on at auction. Brugge say there were no acceptable offers last summer, but with "most" English clubs having sent scouts to watch him, West Ham, Arsenal and Leeds have declared an interest. Borussia Muenchengladbach consider him an option if Marcus Thuram leaves - but they don't wish to sell. The player comes with serious baggage which is why Milan seem a little nervous after showing a great deal of interest. I am not aware of any approach by Liverpool but they have had scouts watch Lang as he is doing well. Brugge will look for perhaps €30M in the summer.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (LW) Napoli, Torino, Borussia Dortmund and Lokomotiv Moscow have spoken with Rubin Kazan who were not looking to sell in the summer. However, his agent is hawking him around the Premier League clubs with, according to him, West Ham, Southampton and Leeds showing some interest. Will move to Napoli.
Keane Lewis-Potter (LW) Hull youngster who has attracted the interest of London sides, Brentford, West Ham and Spurs.
Stephy Mavididi (LW) Right footed LW who has struggled to settle in Italy and France after leaving Arsenal. An approach from Southampton was turned down in January. There have been enquiries from West Ham and Marseille.
Lucas Ocampos (LW) Wolves were keen but opted for Chiquinho and the interest of West Ham is as an option to the likes of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to bolster the left side of their attack - but they need to focus on sorting out a striker and get away from the scattergun approach.
Giovanni Simeone (F) Cagliari need to sell to cover themselves financially and will listen to offers. They had hoped that Atletico would come in with a good offer but that hasn't happened. West Ham have a long-term interest and spoke again with his representative, but he would need to be matched with a Centre Forward due to his size. Sevilla have had an offer rejected but could return. Hellas Verona could buy and sell on - Juventus are keen. Arsenal see him as an option to Jesus. Everton and Leeds have sent scouts to watch him. Player will look for a team playing European football.
Charles De Ketelaere (AM/LW/F) There has been interest from Nice and Lorient who were worried about losing Terem Moffi. Leicester and Milan are keen. West Ham and Arsenal have watched him but taken it no further. Wants Champions League football.
Gabriel Barbosa (F) Agent has been doing the rounds in England offering the player on a loan with obligation to buy deal to at least Aston Villa, Newcastle and West Ham. Now being offered around mainland Europe and further afield - most sides still see the risk as high but Barcelona may offer an option.
Mohamed Bayo (S) Clement Foot have no interest in selling cheaply although have noted that Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham have had scouts at games watching him. It is difficult to see how a Work Permit would be obtained for England unless paying well over the odds for a player often described as clumsy. Don't rule out a West Ham offer.
Jonathan David (S/AM) Lille, like many French clubs were hit hard by the loss of broadcast revenue and will need to sell some of their more valuable assets even though they do not want to. Jonathan David is valued by Lille at an unrealistic €60M with Real Madrid keen if a deal cannot be reached for Haaland. Another option for Madrid might be to pay a deposit on a transfer for 2023 and leave him at Lille. Real Madrid may try and negotiate Eden Hazard being included in a deal. There is likely to be plenty of interest in him for a summer move if his price comes down a little - West Ham, Inter and Arsenal are three clubs cited having sent scouts to watch him, no doubt there have been many more. It is difficult to see the player being interested in a move to West Ham.
Youssef En-Nesyri (S) West Ham and Manchester United apparently, via a third party, have made an approach to ask about availability and price for the player who has done well this season, but has not set the world alight previously. Will be off the AFCON when it comes around. Makes little sense given Sevilla are not looking to sell and would demand around €50M but there remains the thought both sides could look again. It would be doubtful he would be a starter for Manchester United. Arsenal has also shown interest in the player as a replacement for Lacazette but they need to raise funds to balance the books and could only be a viable option if a significant sale were made or a player used in exchange.
Joao Pedro (F) Discussions are underway for a move from Watford to Benfica. He was a player caught in the WHU scattergun but they cannot offer what Benfica can. Newcastle have a declared interest - I cannot see it going anywhere and they are in talks with another. Liverpool may offer a wildcard option.
Divock Origi (S) Heading elsewhere.
Patrik Schick (S) Not going to happen.
Folarin Balogun (S) is frustrated at the lack of opportunities at Arsenal and his "agent" is again offering him around with interest from Saint Etienne, West Ham and Bayer Leverkusen.
Cyle Larin (S) Brighton and Nottingham Forest are keen with West Ham and Everton enquiring after the availability of the Canadian.
Armando Broja (F) If he were to depart there are far better options already available to him.
Ben Brereton (S) Blackburn have no interested in selling the player previously of interest to Arsenal and Liverpool, although West Ham, Bournemouth and Sevilla have declared an interest, and the player would likely be attracted by the options.
Emmanuel Dennis (S) He only joined Watford a few months ago and they would not be looking to sell as they regroup in the Championship. Caught by the West Ham scattergun - not the solution.
Hugo Ekitike (F) Heading elsewhere.
Bamba Dieng (S) Availability of the player was asked about by Newcastle during discussions over another player. He only joined in the summer and is not for sale unless a very good offer is made. Crystal Palace want to talk to the lady from Marseille about him. West Ham may have caught him with the scattergun.
Darwin Nunez (S) heading elsewhere.
Antoine Semenyo (S) Identified by the Chief Scout as a viable option for West Ham.
Valentín Castellanos (F) well respected Argentinean who River Plate want to take the left sided forward from New York City. West Ham have had the player watched on a number of occasions but continue in the scattergun approach which has failed repeatedly to resolve striker issues. Leeds have a enquired after his availability but there are two factors that need to be considered - firstly, the player says he wants to move to River Plate as a Julian Alvarez replacement (but they cannot afford him) and could the City Football Group look to ease a move to another of their sides to see how he develops?
Gerard Deulofeu (LW/RW/F) journeyman player who Udinese have been using as a striker seems unable to settle anywhere may return to England with West Ham or Brighton. Napoli offer an option.
Taiwo Awoniyi (S) Newcastle has an interest. Of interest to Southampton and Newcastle. Caught by the WHU scattergun as well. Again, something may be possible for Newcastle.


1.) 15 Jun 2022 14:48:09
Who is the NV you say we could trust in at DM? Vlasic? How does that resolve the DM issue which isn't his position by any stretch.


2.) 15 Jun 2022 14:57:37
Wow think that's the most comprehensive post I've ever seen on here fantastic info thanks Ed


3.) 15 Jun 2022 19:20:27
Ed02 thank you so much for such comprehensive information. In my opinion your posts are far and away more valuable to us than listening to the lazy journalism designed to stoke fires and sell fake news …. very much appreciated as always

{Ed002's Note - Thank you.}


4.) 15 Jun 2022 22:48:26
thanks ed02 insightful as always

{Ed002's Note - You are welcome.}


5.) 16 Jun 2022 22:33:28
Can’t believe the limited response to Ed02 ‘s update on our current situation! Why would people on here rather whinge and bitch about the crap they’ve read in the Mirror rather than comment about information provided by someone who is quite obviously in the know? Discuss this rather what some journalists mate heard in the Dog and Duck!


6.) 17 Jun 2022 08:52:04
Great post ed thank you
Why are we in so badly off financially
Top great finishs in the league the last few seasons tremendous europe run and we pay very little towards our stadium
Yes covid hit but it hit every club and the haller and anderson deals were terrible especially no sell on clause with haller
There is something a miss or am i missing something apart from our club being run awfully

{Ed002's Note - I have explained before, I don't want to open it up again.}


7.) 17 Jun 2022 16:00:48
As i said since having covid i have problems remembering things
But i'm thinking it must be down to awful management
The money the daves take out in interest rates is that were most of it going am i on the right lines
As everything i read seems to show that

{Ed002's Note - It is a bigger deal than that.}


8.) 17 Jun 2022 16:49:50
Thanks ed do appreciate all the work you guys do bring us info we can trust

{Ed002's Note - It seems to again be fluid with West Ham and the Dildo Brothers.}


 

 

 

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23 Jan 2025 09:30:38
I am holding out in hope that no news is good news and our board has put an immediate block on making potential transfer dealings public after the AV/Duran debacle. Joyful has gone quiet for a couple of days, maybe his source has been told to stop passing on info too. There's a lot of click bait out there at the moment but nothing that I'd say is real. I can see us bringing in a couple of loanees and that's it .

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1.) 23 Jan 2025 11:34:02
Don’t you think that it is the board that leak a lot of these, possibly fictitious stories to try and get the fans on board. Make us think they are trying to get in players like Angel Gomes. In reality probably no intention at all just put in ridiculous low offers that are certain to be turned down. But they can turn round and say, ‘ well we did try’ or am I just curmudgeonly old cynic! Happy to be proved wrong Mr Sulivan


2.) 23 Jan 2025 12:54:05
50/50 is the asnswer, WH do make proper offers of course, but not in all cases, media and some supporters sites wind it up as well, just because an ITK, comes on News Now, doesn’t mean they are correct, or maybe not wholly correct, transfers and loans by their nature are complicated, and things can fall apart in one minute, and in reverse can happen in one minute, so whilst an ITK, might in some cases, have some genuine info, by the time it’s printed, it’s no longer correct, so don’t believe every word your read in the press, and equally be a little sceptical. Regarding people, who claim to be a leading light regarding WH, they might have some insight, but a font of knowledge no way, unless you are related to Potter, Sullivan or Brady , there’s no way you can be


3.) 23 Jan 2025 19:10:08
Not sure I believe any of what I hear anymore. I trust Potter to rebuild us properly given the players.

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10 Jan 2025 09:43:37
How does it work in terms of the number of loanees allowed at any one time. Am I right in thinking we are allowed 2 and atm that's Soler and Todibo? If so one of these would have to be released in order to to take on loan any of the names being banded about at the moment, Ferguson, Chilwell, Rashford, Carney etc and if that's the case I'd send back Soler. I've seen enough of Todibo to think that Potter could bring the best out of him

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1.) 10 Jan 2025 10:20:53
I believe its 2 max from other prem clubs, and 4 max at the same time but not allowed more than 1 from the same club.

Soler had some good games when he broke into the team, tidy on the ball and he's quicker then rest of midfielders, think he's someone that could do well under Potter.


2.) 10 Jan 2025 10:25:38
There’s often confusion over this, my personal understanding is 4 loans, are possible, but only one player from one club, no buy and loan out same window, that’s my understanding., we have Soler and Todibo, who’s loan deals are complicated, leaves two, WH would like two players minimum from Chelsea, may have to buy one, other loan with option, leaves one loan possible, that’s how I see it,


 

 

07 Dec 2024 17:01:25
Sickened and so upset at what has happened to Michail Antonio today. My thoughts, prayers and love are with him and his family. So much bigger than football. Please pull through xx

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1.) 07 Dec 2024 17:50:38
Just seen a club post stating that he's stable, conscious and communicating, which is a very good sign considering the state of that car after the accident.

Wishing him a speedy recovery. Get well soon Michail.


 

 

28 Oct 2024 11:09:42
A close match between 2 teams struggling with form yesterday. I give Loppy credit for making the subs at half time, at least he doesn't wait until at least 70 minutes which is then too late and he noticeably changed the tactics which worked so fair play to him. I've said this a lot recently and I'll say it again, Pacqueta is not in the right head space, is off form and shouldn't be starting. With Kudus missing yesterday he had an opportunity to see more of the ball and put his mark on the game .he did neither and strolled around the pitch as if he was on a Sunday afternoon walk with his dog. The FA need to get on with it and make a decision about whether they are going to charge him or not as it's definitely affecting the lad and he's no use to us in this form. Summerville should start in his place from now on as he injects pace in the attack and will track back to help out, again Pacqueta does neither. For the good of the team and his own mental health I'd say Loppy needs to give him an extended period of bench warming

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1.) 28 Oct 2024 12:56:08
I agree with most of what you say, but I wouldn’t describe the match as “close”. In the first half, Man Utd ran riot and steamrollered us. Just their bad finishing let them down and in fact has now cost ten Hag his job. We were more competitive in the second half, after the necessary changes by JLop. For us, a game of two halves. Forest won’t be so accommodating.


2.) 28 Oct 2024 15:33:51
Credit to J-Lop for making the big changes at half time, Moyes would never have done that, so great to see us progressing there and being able to impact games from our bench now. Agree with TinLegs in that ManU should have been 2-0 up at half time, but over the whole 90 mins i do think it was closer, as we could have also been better upfront in key moments for sure. Disappointed it did not work in the 1st half, but glad we now have a manager who can and is willing to adjust his team both from game to game but also DURING the game too.

I compeltely agree with the Paqueta comment. Fixing this is vital for us becasue a huge issue we have right now is a lack chance creation. This was talked about on MOTD i think. While some stats have gotten better, one of our weak points this year has been chance creation. And as our biggest chance creator last year, Lucas being out of form has been a HUGE impact as his creativity is seemingly critical to balancing the team. This along with the lack of a striker suited to the style of play has been a key factor for our slower than expected start this season, and has made it much harder on J-Lop and the rest of the team. I hope Soler can get settled into the PL soon as he has clearly not done so yet and i believe he is also a player who creates with his passing like Paq does, whereas Summerville and Kudus (when back from suspension) tend to be dribblers.


3.) 28 Oct 2024 15:35:01
TL . What are you on about. They didn't score during the 1st half . Watch the stoke v west ham game on may 15 2016 . We wasted way more chances in that 1st half . And still lost. Some of our fans are so pro Moyes it's off the scale .


4.) 28 Oct 2024 15:49:05
Quite simply, Hammer7580, it was the score that was close, not the match! If you think our goal didn’t lead a charmed life in the first half, then you were watching a different game. The second half was closer, but matches are 90 mins long, not 45. ?


5.) 28 Oct 2024 16:32:15
We might have won the game but manure were the winners as they've sacked their manager so they are the winners as they will shot up the league without the man who played a R/B as a 10 against fernabache it's only delaying the inevitable as LOPPY won't last till the next window imo.⚒️⚒️⚒️COYI


6.) 29 Oct 2024 08:43:51
You couldn’t be more correct Whoareya. Especially if they get Amorim, the man Tim Steidten wanted for us. They get one of the most exciting young coaches in football today. Never mind, Sullivan ensured we got Lopetegui.


7.) 29 Oct 2024 13:49:15
Man Utd could have been 3 or 4 up by HT. we improved massively in the 2nd half, but we can’t be a one half team.


 

 

29 Aug 2024 09:44:05
I wouldn't get too disheartened by that game last night. At the end of the day it was a game where Loppy had to experiment with team selection and we all know a lot of those players won't start most weeks. Some of them are also finding their feet and the pace of the English game. They will come good and a wins a win .

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1.) 29 Aug 2024 12:40:20
I tend to agree, but I am puzzled over Soucek. What does JLop have in mind for him? Apart from the odd goal, he contributes very little. He throws himself around (hence the numerous cuts and knocks), but also spends most of every game doing his headless chicken impersonations, and he can’t pass a ball.


2.) 29 Aug 2024 13:46:44
I think he’s a utility player Tinlegs and not a bad one to have in the squad. Personally I don't mind him, at least he puts in effort. JWP is one we could make money on. Aguerd too, he’s never settled in and appears to be a bit petulant. We’ll come good but Fulkrig does need competition for sure.


3.) 29 Aug 2024 14:51:45
I just watched Nick’s review of the Bournemouth game on Claret and Booze. With some reservations, I think he’s absolutely correct in his observations. Very difficult to argue against some of his points about Soucek and the style of play.


4.) 30 Aug 2024 10:40:53
As for Soucek’s effort - mmmm, plenty of running around and throwing himself around without much result. His inclusion in the team has a serious detrimental effect on the way we play. Kudus is pushed out wide and our attacking ability falls down in midfield. We would be so much better without him, so I can’t agree that he’s valuable.


 

 

 

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07 Feb 2025 23:52:26
Totally agree Mac mate ?

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06 Feb 2025 22:28:12
To be fair I think even Harry Kane would have failed at Man U, the whole place is a pressure pot of toxicity! If we felt the need to raid Manut ‘d personally prefer Zirkzee as there were a number of big clubs battling for him when they bought him, they can’t all be wrong ….he’s just massively lacking in confidence

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06 Feb 2025 22:21:09
Mac the last window wasn’t all bad. We spent over £150m and bought some good signings, Summerville, AWB and Kilman (now looking good now he understands the tactics) we have to be happy with. As somebody said the worst signing was the manager however the best signing of our winter window is also the manager …. I’m excited for the summer and beyond mate

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02 Feb 2025 17:11:59
Joyful why start the response “Dear Dabber”, little bit patronising mate, just Dabber would have done ….
I like your posts Joyful, they’re insightful and much more of interest than the usual click bait that you find on the internet but your source (unless it’s Sullivan, Brady or Potter) can’t possibly know what was discussed when he was taken on. Personally if we just end up with Ferguson on loan then I’ll take it as there should be more money in the kitty for the Summer for MaCauley/Potter to spend. Anyway there’s 30 hours to go yet and things can change

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02 Feb 2025 13:21:27
Joyful you keep saying Potter was promised much, how do you know? Surely he knew what he was getting himself into with Sullivan and Co. Isn’t it more likely he was told to consolidate this season and we’ll back you heavily in the Summer. The way you keep talking is like Potter has been cheated on in some way ….

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09 Feb 2025 12:56:11
Think that’s a really good article Die 4 and thank you for sharing. It’s certainly got me thinking about what I’d do. Personally I’d release one of the fringe goalkeepers and bring in a younger one. I’d also sell Alverez, he’s too temperamental, and replace him with another like Gomez, with a bit more mobility (I think we missed a trick with Connor Gallagher), is Adam Wharton beyond us?

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03 Feb 2025 22:41:46
Couldn’t agree more H-E-C! ??

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03 Feb 2025 22:40:05
The best thing he did tonight was provide the comedy value when he fell over Billy ?

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03 Feb 2025 22:38:14
Guilherme looked pretty good when he came on as did the 2 young lads. Pacqueta was out today as well so would have come off the bench if available. I honestly think we’ll be ok Joyful. Ferguson will add something also . We are much much more organised under Potter and its much better to watch. Chelsea were lucky tonight very lucky ……

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03 Feb 2025 20:54:46
20 clubs in the PL and very few have done any meaningful business this window. Over inflated prices and panic buying are the name of the game in January. Big job to do in the summer possibly but we have the right men now in Potter and MaCauley to do it. Not Sully’s biggest fan but I don’t see any evidence of his lack of will to spend from June - Sept. Lots of reasons to be positive guys. Keep smiling, we are the Happy Hammers ??

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