West Ham rumours 2

22 Apr 2024 18:28:34
Seen a lot of reports saying that Ruben Amorim has flown to London with his agent on a private jet supplied by West Ham ?

22 Apr 2024 19:42:02
I'm a massive fan of this guy. He'd be an absolute revelation for us.

22 Apr 2024 20:14:54
This is exactly the type of manager we should be targeting, of course it could be made up but imagine a combo of him and Tim together, would give us all a massive lift!

22 Apr 2024 21:05:23
Now I've actually sat down and thought about it, the cynic in me wonders how long the club will keep quiet and not deny or confirm this rumour in order to perpetuate some positive hype, only to declare that Moyes has signed a new 4 year contract at the end of the season. Either that or Moyes goes and we get someone equally as uninspiring as a replacement.

I mean, I would just love this rumour to be true and for us to sign Amorim, but let's be honest with ourselves here, he has a £20M release clause at Sporting and there is no way on Gods' Green Earth that Sullivan is going to splash that kind of money on an "unproven in the PL manager" no matter who he is or how good he is.

I really wanted there to be some substance to this story but I'm now 99% certain that it's all pie in the sky.

22 Apr 2024 22:48:13
Be careful what you wish for though ?? if we end up with Amorin all those pundits better quiet

23 Apr 2024 06:29:37
Hmmmm, I see that AMORIM's Agents have said that if he is offered the job, he would accept, however, I also see that APPARENTLY, the board have still not made a decision on DAVID MOYES (this has got SULLIVAN Written all over it) . Anything to get in the news.

If we are in talks with AMORIM, and we sent a private p[lane for him, I would suggest we wine and dine him and impress out of him because he is just the sort of manager we need.

19 Apr 2024 14:26:28
Hmmmm reports coming out that we've offered contract to maurizio sarri?

19 Apr 2024 18:43:31
That's a Sullivan appointment. Luckily from what's been said and I suspect it's correct. Tuchel Silva Alexander blessin and Antonio Oliveira are way more likely.

21 Apr 2024 20:36:25
3 year deal offered to lopetegui

21 Apr 2024 22:45:41
Is it lopetegui or Sarri. You’ve written we’ve offered both contracts?

22 Apr 2024 04:03:55
What part of ‘rumours’ don’t you understand Mike?

22 Apr 2024 16:34:30
Well so far, according to reports, we have spoken to Sarri, Lopetegui, today Ruben Amorim and we are also interested in Marco Silva and Graham Potter, so the usual scattergun approach with nobody firm in mind! I might have to SPELL this for Brooking10!

22 Apr 2024 16:55:58
I think the massive buy out clause for ruben amorim will be easily enough to discourage Sullivan!

16 Apr 2024 18:07:00
Just heard couple of things, first it may not be goodbye to Antonio, in June as WH may use 1 year option, to keep him as extra striker, and try to move Ings on, ( not likely on his wages ) Antonio may be happy to stay on, it's under debate, with the player . also Man City only want to pay £50m for paqueta plus a player, WH have responded, in talks £85 m is the buyout price, but they could be interested in a player or two, one of the players of interest is GK Ortega, don't 'know the others, Man United, have now made clear their interest in Paqueta, but have yet to make any move , early days, but wheels are turning .going to be very interesting. Window coming up with new restrictions coming into force, WH looking for 2/3 free transfers, MY QUESTION why let JOHNSON go Unless he just wants out, we shall see how this turns out

16 Apr 2024 20:06:56
I would hope that we sort the manager position out before we decide on any transfers?

18 Apr 2024 18:10:26
Joyful Hammer, ?Great news for me re Antonio, well documented on here that I am a big big Antonio fan, really hope he stays?Not worried about the Paqueta saga, he’s going anyway, unfortunately Kudus will go which will be a great shame and if we can hang on to Bowen??Hope his Father in law can influence him to stay??⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒

19 Apr 2024 18:31:16
Kudas isn't leaving. i'd wager money over that . No doubt you're believing the Liverpool rumours . Pacqueta is going the others ain't . especially when you see who the incoming investors are .

19 Apr 2024 20:15:24
Who are the new investors?

I know the Gold family were putting shares up for sale, but didn’t think there had been any interest?

19 Apr 2024 20:18:59
Again, how on earth can we make decisions on who is coming and going before we have a new manager? What if the new manager does or does not want players?

15 Apr 2024 14:44:02
Apparently? Yes, here we go again, its silly season and as always we underbid for a player. Seemingly we've bid £13m for Mohamed Amoura from UNION SG but they want £17m. Wolves and a few other clubs are also interested in the ALGERIAN who has real pace, works the channels but is a much better finisher than ANTONIO (so is my 14 year old)!

15 Apr 2024 18:32:23
I think we need to sort out who the next manager is before we start targeting any players!

16 Apr 2024 13:54:13
Up to twelve players could be departing the club, potentially requiring significant squad turnover. Adding to the pressure, some key players like Soucek and Coufal might also need replacements.

Steidten’s recent trip to Brazil suggests a search for young talents with potential, a shift away from expensive established players. This strategy could unearth hidden gems like Paqueta or Kudus at bargain prices.

Steidten’s challenge is clear: rebuild a potentially depleted West Ham squad with limited financial resources. His ability to identify and acquire young talent will be crucial for the club’s future success.

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 ?