West Ham United have reached an agreement with Celtic to sign Belgian midfielder Arne Engels for £22 million, according to ExWHUEmployee. The breakthrough comes after weeks of intense negotiations and previously rejected bids. Celtic initially hoped to retain their prized 22-year-old until after their crucial Champions League qualifying tie against LASK. However, West Ham’s latest … Read more
West Ham United have pulled out of a deal to sign Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson due to concerns over the 26-year-old’s fitness record, according to Claret & Hugh. Negotiations between the two London clubs had reached an advanced stage, with Arsenal keen to sanction a permanent departure for the Hale End academy graduate as Mikel … Read more
Brentford are expected to submit an improved offer for West Ham United left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf, according to talkSPORT. The Bees have made strengthening the left side of their defence a key priority ahead of the new Premier League season. Brentford previously tested West Ham’s resolve with an initial approach for the ‘superb’ 21-year-old … Read more
West Ham United are closely monitoring veteran striker Jamie Vardy as they explore options to strengthen their frontline ahead of the new campaign, according to Sky Sports. The 39-year-old former England international is currently a free agent after spending last season in Serie A with Cremonese, where he scored seven goals in 29 league appearances … Read more
West Ham United have reached a full agreement with Tottenham Hotspur for the transfer of Manor Solomon, according to transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano. The Israeli international is scheduled to undergo a medical tomorrow ahead of finalising a permanent move to East London. Solomon will sign a three-year contract at the London Stadium running until June … Read more
West Ham United are closing in on the signing of Tottenham Hotspur winger Manor Solomon, with discussions reaching an advanced stage, according to transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano. Talks had briefly stalled over promotion-related add-ons, but West Ham have now resumed negotiations with their London rivals for Solomon. The 27-year-old Israel international is set to end … Read more
West Ham United are closing in on a deal to sign veteran Dutch defender Joel Veltman, according to ExWHUEmployee. Nuno Espirito Santo is at the London Stadium. The ‘really intelligent’ 34-year-old became a free agent earlier this summer following the expiry of his contract with Brighton & Hove Albion, ending a highly successful six-year stint. … Read more
Newly promoted Hull City have emerged as surprise rivals to West Ham United in the race to sign Tottenham forward Manor Solomon, according to The i Paper. While West Ham currently lead the chase for the 27-year-old Israel international, Hull City are actively monitoring the situation as they seek high-calibre attacking reinforcements ahead of the … Read more
Daniel Kretinsky is weighing up a crucial move to block Amanda Staveley’s proposed takeover of a 25.1% stake in West Ham United, according to The Times. Kretinsky is considering whether to activate his pre-emptive shareholder rights as the battle for boardroom influence in East London escalates. Vanessa Gold, representing the family trust of the late … Read more
West Ham United are preparing an improved formal bid to sign Celtic midfielder Arne Engels, with the East London club determined to secure the Belgian international, according to the Daily Record. Following high-profile departures such as Mateus Fernandes to Tottenham Hotspur and Crysencio Summerville to Al-Hilal, the Hammers possess substantial transfer capital and have identified … Read more