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Jul212020 by JBNo Comments

Moyes takes swipe at Man Utd: ‘I was treated differently compared to Solskjaer’

Premier League

David Moyes says the only difference between his time at Manchester United and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is that the Red devils owners have given the current manager time. It is now more than six years since David Moyes was sacked after only 10 months in charge, and only recently do they seem to have found good form under Solskjaer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Moyes heaped praise on Solskjaer's good work at Old Trafford, but said that he may have been able to do the same had he been given more time. "Ole had a difficult start. I think the difference between Ole and me is Ole has been given time. But I have to say he's doing a really good job," Moyes said ahead of West Ham's match against United. West Ham are safe from the drop, but Moyes wants his tea...

Jul212020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea to offer two players to West Ham in exchange for Declan Rice

Premier League, Transfer Info

Chelsea are reportedly stepping up their interest in West Ham player Declan Rice and are ready to offer two players as part of a deal to sign the England international. The blues have been linked with a move to bring Rice back to the club - the midfielder was a part of Chelsea’s academy for seven years before he was released in 2014 and signed for West Ham. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He has established himself in the Premier League as a brilliant defensive midfielder in the the Hammers’ midfield, playing a key role in their survival effort. West Ham reportedly value the England star at around £75m, though The Times claim that Chelsea want to lower the value of the deal by giving them two first-team players in exchange. Frank Lampard is intereste...

May52020 by JBNo Comments

David Moyes demands Billy Gilmour in deal for Declan Rice

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David Moyes has revealed he'd ask for Billy Gilmour in exchange for Declan Rice if Chelsea come knocking for the midfielder this summer. The Blues have been linked with the 21-year-old as they look to improve their midfield ranks and reunite him with former teammate Mason Mount. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With West Ham manager Moyes all-but resigned to losing his midfielder in the summer, the ex-Manchester United and Everton boss has joked he is tempted to ask for Gilmour in return. Moyes told the BBC: "The one [Scottish player] who if I could sign tomorrow I would is Billy Gilmour after his opening performances for Chelsea. Thomas Partey ‘makes it clear’ he wants Arsenal move La Liga teams to return to training following coronavirus outbreak...

Jun182019 by JBNo Comments

West Ham demand Man Utd star Anthony Martial in deal for Issa Diop

Premier League, Transfer Info

West Ham United want Manchester United‘s forward Anthony Martial in exchange for Issa Diop, if any deal is to be done for the defender. The Manchester United board have investigated the possibility of completing a deal for the 22-year-old, but West Ham have so far shown no willingness to sell the centre-back. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Manchester United would rather not lose 23-year-old Martial - but with defensive reinforcements a major priority for Ole Solskjaer, may be tempted to do a deal. In initial talks, however, the London club have indicated that they may be willing to do business if Martial comes the other way. The France international has had an inconsistent spell at Old Trafford since signing in 2015, and there has been a de...

Jun152019 by JBNo Comments

Manchester United offer West Ham £45m plus player for Issa Diop

Premier League, Transfer Info

Manchester United are interested in signing Issa Diop and are willing to pay £45m plus a player for the West Ham central defender, According to Sky Sports News. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); West Ham are determined that Diop is not for sale and it is reported they would not even listen to offers of less than £60million. Diop played 38 maches for West Ham last campaign after been signed him from Toulouse a year ago for £22m. United's top priority is signing a centre-back this summer window and they have been told by Napoli that Kalidou Koulibaly would cost them around £100m while Leicester City value Harry Maguire at £80m. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Former Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho singled out Diop f...

Jul152018 by JBNo Comments

West Ham sign Felipe Anderson from Lazio for record fee

Transfer Info, Premier League

West Ham have announced the signing of Felipe Anderson from Lazio, with the deal expected to be around £33.5 million. The attacking midfielder has signed a four-year contract with the London team. "I feel really happy and fulfilled to join West Ham United," Anderson told the club's official website . "West Ham is a club with a lot of tradition, lots of great players have played here, like Bobby Moore, Carlos Tevez and Di Canio. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "They were great players and idols here, and I’m aiming big, who knows, maybe I could hit their heights and be a legend here too. I'm really happy to be here. It's a dream come true. "I want to thank the owner, David Sullivan, because he made a big effort to bring me here. I know how difficult i...

Jun192018 by JBNo Comments

West Ham confirm Issa Diop signing

Transfer Info, Ligue 1, Premier League

West Ham have confirmed the signing of France U21 centre-back Issa Diop from Toulouse on a five-year deal. The French defender joins for a fee of £21.9m, having successfully passed a medical and finalised personal terms on with the club. Diop flew into London on Monday after a fee was agreed between the clubs last week, and he becomes new boss Manuel Pellegrini's second signing of the summer after Ryan Fredericks joined from Fulham. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Diop said: "I am very happy to sign for such a historic English club, and I hope to show my best here. "I am a very ambitious player and West Ham is a very ambitious club, as we've seen with the appointment of the new coach. I hope to help the team win lots of games and make the fans happy....

May312018 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho watches Marko Arnautovic in Austria action amid £50m transfer links

Transfer Info, Premier League

Jose Mourinho was spotted at a friendly between Austria and Russia on Wednesday, amid rumours that he is targeting a move for Austrian star Marko Anautovic. The West Ham forward has been linked with a move to Old Trafford as Mourinho looks to bring in signings for Manchester United behind Romelu Lukaku. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The pair previously worked together at Inter, when Arnautovic was on loan from Twente, but the transfer did not work out. He only appeared in three Serie A games as a substitute, with Mourinho claiming the striker had “the mentality of a child” and said he was "unmanageable". However, the 29-year-old Arnautovic has showed quality since then, scoring 11 goals last campaign for West Ham after making a £20m move from S...

Apr82018 by JBNo Comments

Rudiger slams team-mates after West Ham draw

Premier League

Antonio Rudiger blasted his Chelsea team-mates for failing to kill another game as Antonio Conte’s team dropped points against West Ham at Stamford Bridge. The Blues were made to rue their missed chances after Javier Hernandez brought the game level, though Cesar Azpilicueta handed them a first-half lead, in what was the first league game Chelsea had failed to win under Conte when being ahead at half-time. Rudiger was unhappy with his team’s forward line for failing to secure the win and he slammed the teammates for letting their level ‘drop’ more. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘I think we begged. We begged for the goal,’ Rudiger told Sky Sports after the game. ‘I think in the second half we can finish the game. But like the last few months we didn...