REPORT:West Ham  has signed African world cup player star of all time

REPORT:West Ham  has signed African world cup player star of all time

West Ham United have “taken steps” in a move for Coventry City’s goalscoring sensation Viktor Gyokeres, according to Portuguese newspaper, Record.

It’s believed the Hammers have made a move in the last couple of hours as they look to land the Swedish striker, who is valued at £20million (Record, pg 6, 19 June).

However, it’s understood a move to the London Stadium is not the 25-year-old’s preferred move at present, with Sporting Lisbon pushing hard for his signature.

Interesting

If this is true, then this could well be an excellent piece of business for the board and David Moyes.

We’ve seen in the past just how crucial good Championship recruitment can be. Jarrod Bowen was picked up from Hull City and has gone on to be one of the best wingers in the Premier League and Said Benrahma has been instrumental since his arrival.

In fact, the former second-tier pair provided the goals that saw the Hammers secure their first piece of silverware for over 40 years. Gyokeres comes in a similar mould. The 25-year-old has scored goals for fun and has proven himself to be more than capable of stepping up a level.

With Michail Antonio potentially set for a move either this summer or over the course of the next year, a new forward will be required. Furthermore, Gianluca Scamacca and Danny Ings have both seen a lack of gametime during their time at the London Stadium, which could lead to a summer exit.

There could be ample opportunity for Gyokeres to make an impact if he does move to West Ham.
West Ham target summer move for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins
David Moyes wants more options at centre-forward
Watkins, 26, could cost up to £50m to prise from Villa

West Ham target summer move for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins
David Moyes wants more options at centre-forward
Watkins, 26, could cost up to £50m to prise from Villa

There has been talk that Steven Gerrard could be prepared to sell Watkins, although it is likely Villa would demand at least £50m. Watkins has made huge strides since moving to Villa Park and has a good chance of being included in England’s squad for the World Cup this year.
West Ham ‘are closing’ in on signing – Waiting for deal to be ‘formalised’ to give ‘go-ahead’ to own player’s exit
By Naveen Ullal -19th June 2023
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West Ham United have identified Chelsea striker Armando Broja as a candidate to replace Gianluca Scamacca.

That’s according to Romagiallorossa.it, who state the Hammers are ready to send the 24-year-old Italian to AS Roma on an ‘expensive loan’ deal with an option to buy.

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West Ham United have identified Chelsea striker Armando Broja as a candidate to replace Gianluca Scamacca.

That’s according to Romagiallorossa.it, who state the Hammers are ready to send the 24-year-old Italian to AS Roma on an ‘expensive loan’ deal with an option to buy.

There were talks of Serie A side including a few players as part of the deal but the report states there won’t be any counterparts included in the operation to take Scamacca to Roma.
Last Friday, West Ham had asked Roma general manager Tiago Pinto for time to bring in a replacement for the former Sassuolo man and this is where the Chelsea player fits in.
The 21-year-old Albania international was sidelined with a serious knee injury towards the end of last year and is expected to return to training during the pre-season. This hasn’t stopped David Moyes’ side from pursuing a move for him.

In fact, it’s claimed West Ham ‘are closing’ with the frontman and once the ‘purchase’ of Broja to West Ham is ‘formalised’, there’ll be a ‘definitive go-ahead’ for the Italian’s loan move to Roma.

If West Ham were to seal the deal for the Chelsea striker, the outlet adds he won’t be the only attacking reinforcement in this window.

West Ham United are preparing their initial approach for Joao Palhinha, with the Fulham midfielder an option to replace Declan Rice.
Fabrizio Romano insists West Ham United are ready to formally approach Fulham for Joao Palhinha. The Hammers seek a high-profile replacement for Declan Rice, who will leave the club. They also have the names such as Edson Alvarez on the list, among others.

West Ham United does not want to waste any time securing a proper replacement for Declan Rice. The England international seems poised to leave the club after he returns from international duty. Arsenal are the current favorites to land the 24-year-old.

The Gunners are advancing in negotiations and are reportedly poised to make a £100 million bid to tempt the Hammers. The London side are keen to bring in a top-quality replacement early, with Joao Palhinha their priority target.

The Fulham midfielder has been a revelation since moving from Sporting CP last season. His performances had already caught the attention of some of the top clubs, including Liverpool. Yet, none have made any concrete approaches so far

West Ham are now preparing to open talks with Fulham to understand the conditions for signing Joao Palhinha. They have been keeping tabs on the midfielder since the start of the month but were waiting to understand at what price Rice might sell for.

With the Hammers set to receive a considerable fee for Rice, it’s safe to assume they will have the funds to make a big splash. Fulham reportedly want between £50-60 million for the 27-year-old Premier League star, but the Hammers would want a lower fee in return.

In hindsight, Fulham might consider the Hammers a direct rival in the league. They will want to extract the best price before selling a key player directly. West Ham are also interested in Edson Alvarez, but the Mexican seems poised to join Borussia Dortmund instead.

With Palhinha, the Hammers see a player with immense know-how of the Premier League. He could slot straight into their first-team plans. Despite the high fee, there are merits to signing the 27-year-old to strengthen their midfield in this window.

West Ham ‘will make bid’ to sign £50m star at the London Stadium
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AMOS MURPHY
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West Ham are now expected to make a bid for £50m star

Ham United are now expected to lodge a bid for James Ward-Prowse at some point during the summer window, transfer insider Dean Jones revealed to GIVEMESPORT.

Ward-Prowse is currently contracted to recently relegated Southampton, but the expectation is he’ll leave the south coast club before the window shuts.

West Ham United transfer news – James Ward-Prowse
Having finished a whopping 21 points off the European positions in the Premier League, it had looked as if West Ham would be forced to endure their first campaign without continental football since 2021.

That was of course until Jarrod Bowen popped up late into the game against Fiorentina to secure West Ham’s first piece of silverware this century and fast-track them into the Europa League.

The Europa Conference League triumph not only ended the Hammers’ trophy drought, but it has also opened up new possibilities in the transfer market, which wouldn’t have been available without European football on offer.

Perhaps one of those players could be Ward-Prowse, who is tipped to be on the move this summer, with West Ham rumoured to be a side showing an interest

It’s claimed by The Evening Standard, that West Ham boss David Moyes is a keen admirer of Ward-Prowse and would be open to signing the English midfielder, should the finances match up on their end.

What has Dean Jones said about Ward-Prowse to West Ham?
Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, transfer insider Jones said: “I do think they’ll make a bid for Ward-Prowse and I’ll be surprised actually, if they don’t, they definitely like him.

“The problem with West Ham is that they go after so many players at the same time, it’s quite hard to keep tabs on which deal is progressing best.

“But this is a tactic that they’ve used for a long time, where they’ll speak to three or four targets and see which one leads forward in the way that’s going to suit them best.”

How much might Ward-Prowse cost West Ham this summer?
Unsurprisingly, West Ham aren’t the only side in the mix for Ward-Prowse, with Liverpool just one of many clubs to have shown an interest so far.

However, as per a report by Mail Online, it’s believed the Reds are cooling their interest, for now, having discovered how much Ward-Prowse might set them back.

The publication suggests Southampton have slapped a £50 million price tag on their captain’s head – hefty money for a side set to compete in the second tier next season.

While they will have riches to spend if Declan Rice leaves the London Stadium, it’s unlikely Moyes and Co. will justify splashing the majority of their budget on Ward-Prowse.

Declan Rice gives double boost to Liverpool ‘Dyson’ as Jürgen Klopp vote of faith looks likely

Fabinho hasn’t showcased great form for Liverpool over the past year, but he looks set to keep his place at Anfield next term as possible successors go elsewhere.

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“HE KNOWS” | JURGEN KLOPP ON FABINHO POOR FORM

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Jürgen Klopp’s squad has suffered a collective drop in quality over the past 12 months, with many of the German’s trusted lieutenants simply struggling to perform as effectively as they have in the past. With the exception of Alisson Becker, many of the elite performers at Anfield have been a shadow of their former selves.

Fabinho is certainly one of them, with the Brazilian international previously known for his intensity, aggression, timing and physicality. After signing for the Reds from AS Monaco in 2018, he evolved to become the ultimate fire extinguisher on Merseyside, but one who always kept a cool head regardless of what surrounded him.

Indeed, at his very best, Fabinho thrived as the calm amid Liverpool’s storm, with Pep Lijnders once describing him as a ‘lighthouse’ for the team. Klopp has his own nickname for the Reds number three, having labelled him as ‘Dyson’ many years ago due to his ability to sweep up loose balls like a vacuum.

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Jürgen Klopp’s squad has suffered a collective drop in quality over the past 12 months, with many of the German’s trusted lieutenants simply struggling to perform as effectively as they have in the past. With the exception of Alisson Becker, many of the elite performers at Anfield have been a shadow of their former selves.

Fabinho is certainly one of them, with the Brazilian international previously known for his intensity, aggression, timing and physicality. After signing for the Reds from AS Monaco in 2018, he evolved to become the ultimate fire extinguisher on Merseyside, but one who always kept a cool head regardless of what surrounded him.

Indeed, at his very best, Fabinho thrived as the calm amid Liverpool’s storm, with Pep Lijnders once describing him as a ‘lighthouse’ for the team. Klopp has his own nickname for the Reds number three, having labelled him as ‘Dyson’ many years ago due to his ability to sweep up loose balls like a vacuum.

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“I like the fact that there are plays and movements that I can anticipate to intercept some passes,” he told UEFA last year. “I like to steal the ball, take the ball from the other team and many times, depending on where you win the ball, you can put a team-mate through into a good attacking position. I think that’s what I enjoy doing the most.”

Klopp has also touched on his importance to his team on the defensive side of the game, stating: “He saves our lives. He gives us opportunities to play the way we play, together with the two center-halves, so we can really focus on offensive stuff.”

Now aged 29, Fabinho has just experienced arguably the worst campaign of his career. Liverpool conceded far too many goals and chances, finished fifth in the Premier League table, and failed to secure a single piece of silverware, having exited every cup competition by the middle of March.

The South American midfielder has been responsible for many of the attacks that his teammates have suffered from, which captures why his place in the team has been debated by some sections of supporters. With Fabinho now potentially past his peak, Klopp could have considered replacing him this summer.

However, that seems unlikely to happen. Liverpool is linked with a whole host of midfielders, but hardly any of them play as a holding presence like Fabinho, with the Reds chasing more advanced performers such as Mason Mount, Ryan Gravenberch, Khéphren Thuram and Alexis Mac Allister, who joined recently.

One of the few holding players who has been tipped for a switch to Anfield is João Palhinha. The Fulham fulcrum has made a real impression in the Premier League since moving to England last summer, which explains why he’s emerged as a possible threat to Fabinho future.

Palhinha has depicted shades of Fabinho this term, exhibiting real endeavor and fight on the field. In fact, he placed top of the division for tackles and interceptions with a remarkable total of 193 this season, which put him in a league of his own ahead of Moisés Caicedo in second on 156, followed by Idrissa Gana Gueye on 153 and Declan Rice on 142.

The latter could be about to provide Fabinho with a transfer boost. Rice is on the verge of leaving West Ham United, potentially to join Arsenal, and Hammers boss David Moyes is lining up Palhinha as his replacement at the London Stadium, via the Evening Standard.

If the two holding midfielders do indeed change clubs in the coming weeks, it will only benefit Fabinho’s chances of remaining as a fixed member of Liverpool’s squad next season. Overall, although the Brazilian hasn’t been his usual self for some time, it seems Klopp is willing to stick with him as Rice and Palhinha go in different directions.