West Ham United have opened contract negotiations with long-serving midfielder Tomas Soucek, according to Claret & Hugh. The Hammers are taking proactive steps to secure the Czech Republic international’s long-term future at the London Stadium. Soucek, whose current deal runs until the summer of 2027, has established himself as a key figure since arriving from … Read more
Continuing his superb international form, West Ham defender Konstantinos Mavropanos was once again the standout performer in Greece’s goalless draw with Germany. The 28-year-old ‘gladiator’ was instrumental in Greece’s shock 1-0 win over Germany at the end of September and delivered a similarly commanding display in Thessaloniki. Mavropanos registered a game-high 14 clearances, repeatedly extinguishing … Read more
West Ham United have reportedly decided against pursuing a deal for winger Solly March, according to Hammers News. The club’s recruitment team and technical staff are understood to have ruled out a move due to lingering concerns over March’s extensive injury history. West Ham had considered March as a possible option to bolster their attacking … Read more
West Ham’s 3-0 victory over Derby County on Saturday was arguably their best display of 2026-27, setting the tone for Tuesday’s trip to Toughsheet Community Stadium, where they will face Bolton Wanderers. Given the nature of last weekend’s triumph, Nuno Espirito Santo would have been forgiven if he named an unchanged XI, but injuries have … Read more
West Ham United’s summer transfer window was a masterclass in financial self-sustainability, but also a significant gamble in terms of squad improvement. Financially, the Hammers orchestrated a highly profitable overhaul, generating over £180 million from player sales, led by the blockbuster £85m sale of Mateus Fernandes to Tottenham Hotspur and Crysencio Summerville’s £60m move to … Read more
West Ham United are close to signing Leicester City centre-back Wout Faes after reaching a verbal agreement overnight with the Foxes, according to transfer reporter Sacha Tavolieri. The 28-year-old is expected to sign a three-year deal with the Hammers at the London Stadium. Talks between the two clubs progressed quickly in the final days of … Read more
West Ham United have opened formal talks with Nottingham Forest over a potential deal to bring Brazilian defender Morato to East London, according to ExWHUEmployee. Negotiations between the clubs are focused on a loan agreement, with the main sticking point being the deal’s structure. West Ham and Forest remain in talks over whether the move … Read more
West Ham United have agreed to sell Senegalese defender El Hadji Malick Diouf to Brentford in a £40 million deal, according to Sky Sports. Brentford will pay an initial £35m, with a further £5m in performance-related add-ons. The Bees made a breakthrough in negotiations for the 21-year-old left-back as they look to reinforce their options … Read more
West Ham United are considering a move for Chelsea midfielder Dario Essugo as they assess options to strengthen their midfield before the transfer deadline, according to ExWHUEmployee. The East London club’s recruitment team are preparing for possible departures in central midfield, as both Edson Alvarez and Soungoutou Magassa have attracted significant interest from clubs across … Read more
West Ham United are set to join the race for Angers left-back Jacques Ekomie, according to Pete O’Rourke. The East London club are proactively identifying replacements in case they lose star defender El Hadji Malick Diouf, who has emerged as a top target for Brentford. Brentford are reportedly prepared to bid up to £40 million … Read more