WHO Poll
Q: 2023/24 Hopes & aspirations for this season
a. As Champions of Europe there's no reason we shouldn't be pushing for a top 7 spot & a run in the Cups
24%
  
b. Last season was a trophy winning one and there's only one way to go after that, I expect a dull mid table bore fest of a season
17%
  
c. Buy some f***ing players or we're in a battle to stay up & that's as good as it gets
18%
  
d. Moyes out
37%
  
e. New season you say, woohoo time to get the new kit and wear it it to the pub for all the big games, the wags down there call me Mr West Ham
3%
  



Alan 12:43 Sat Feb 19
Saturday newspapers (includes West Ham)
BBC

Harry Kane, 28, will wait until the end of the season before deciding his Tottenham future, with the England captain currently not interested in discussing a contract extension. (Standard)

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has revealed that his side made four bids for Kane, which were all rejected, last summer. (Mail)

Real Madrid have submitted a final offer for Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland, 21, which could be a blow to Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City's hopes of signing the Norway international. (Sport, via Sun)

Arsenal have been left angry following their failure to land Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic, 22, as Mikel Arteta now faces a summer scramble to solve the club's striker conundrum. (Mirror)

Thomas Tuchel says Cesar Azpilicueta remains "super important" to his Chelsea plans despite the 32-year-old Spanish defender's contract coming to an end. (Mail)

Barcelona have offered Azpilicueta a two-year deal with an option to extend for a further season as they look to lure the Chelsea star away from Stamford Bridge. (Fabrizio Romano, via Express)

Chelsea are among the clubs chasing Barcelona and Spain midfielder Gavi, 17. (El Nacional)Sevilla's France defender Jules Kounde, 23, favours a move to Chelsea if he leaves the La Liga club. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

Former Manchester United forward Dimitar Berbatov has urged Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire to sort out their issues over the captaincy of the club. (Mirror)

English playmaker Eberechi Eze, 23, is happy at Crystal Palace amid transfer interest from Newcastle. (Standard)

Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha could leave the club this summer as the Eagles are keen to receive a fee for the 29-year-old Ivory Coast international before his contract expires in the summer of 2023. (Mail)

Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek, 24, will look to turn his back on Manchester United for good and secure a permanent move to Everton this summer if he helps keep them in the Premier League while on loan. (Mirror)

Tottenham and Netherlands winger Steven Bergwijn, 24, is of interest to AC Milan. (Calciomercato)

The transfer of 26-year-old Brazil midfielder Andreas Pereira to Flamengo is in danger of collapsing, an outcome that would see Manchester United lose millions. (Sport Witness, via Mirror)

Marcelo Bielsa has refused to discuss his future amid speculation on whether he will remain as Leeds head coach for another season. (Independent)





Sky Paper Talk

DAILY MIRROR

Barcelona are putting together an "extensive package" laden with incentives to try and tempt Erling Haaland to join them at the end of the season.

Manchester United's hopes of a windfall from Andreas Pereira's move to Flamengo could be over as the Brazilian club are unhappy with the midfielder's recent form.

THE SUN

A row has broken out over Bournemouth's postponed clash last night with Nottingham Forest furious it was called off less than four hours before kick-off.

Skipper Mark Noble held a behind-closed-doors meeting of West Ham players following the Kurt Zouma controversy.

EFL and Women's Super League chiefs are holding talks over introducing VAR to their matches.

France's president Emmanuel Macron is reported to be lobbying for Kylian Mbappe to stay at Paris Saint-Germain beyond this summer when his contract expires.

Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley is facing a driving ban after being caught using his phone while at the wheel of his £150,000 Mercedes-AMG.

Bolton Wanderers striker Dion Charles believes he can become the next Jamie Vardy and go from non-league football to the Premier League.

THE TIMES

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta is seriously considering a return to Spain in the summer with Barcelona interested in making him a high-profile free agent signing.

Amanda Staveley has dismissed talk among Newcastle's Premier League rivals that they are planning to build a new training centre in London to make it easier to recruit star players.

Arsenal have told supporters that the distinctive 'wrap' around the Emirates Stadium that features former players is to be taken down.

There was considerable surprise among the rugby unions when stories surfaced this week of South Africa potentially joining the Six Nations.

DAILY MAIL

Michail Antonio firmly believes West Ham team-mate Jarrod Bowen should be in Gareth Southgate's next England squad.

Former Aston Villa and Leeds United defender Brendon Ormsby, who suffered a stroke in 2013 which left him unable to speak, has been told he is probably suffering with brain condition chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

Warrington are keeping the identity of their new social media sensation Whizzie Rascal secret but have promised there are more antics to come.

DAILY STAR

Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly keen on signing Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney for Real Madrid in the summer.

Incoming Arsenal goalkeeper Matt Turner says he has not signed for the club to act as back-up and plans to fight Aaron Ramsdale tooth and nail for the No 1 shirt.

DAILY EXPRESS

Newcastle United sent a scout to watch Porto take on Lazio on Thursday with Nigeria left-back Zaidu Sanusi said to be the main player they were interested in taking a close look at.

Steve Bruce wanted to bring veteran midfielder Mohamed Diame to West Brom but was unable to secure a deal for the free agent because of the complications of post-Brexit international transfers.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Danny Levy is running out of options as Antonio Conte and Harry Kane consider their Tottenham futures.

Tottenham have asked head coach Antonio Conte to stop speaking to the Italian media over the fallout from his interview with Sky Italy earlier this week.

Yorkshire's cricket rebuild is descending into civil war with chairman Lord Patel facing claims his deal to get international cricket back has reduced the club to an "ECB franchise".

Phil Mickelson has been dubbed "egotistical" over his comments about golf's Saudi breakaway tour and is receiving backlash for them from locker room colleagues.

The Liberal Democrats have written to the Government urging it to lobby UEFA to strip Russia of this season's Champions League final and award it instead to Wembley.

DAILY RECORD

St Mirren are looking at Aberdeen midfielder Scott Brown as their main target to replace Pittodrie-bound Jim Goodwin.






Guardian

West Ham v Newcastle: match preview


West Ham v Newcastle: probable starters in bold, contenders in light

Newcastle may not have landed any huge names during the January transfer window but their investment in a handful of experienced Premier League performers has had the desired effect. Three successive wins has lifted them out of the relegation zone and they could move seven points clear of the bottom three if they chalk up a fourth for the first time since the 2017/18 season. A trip to the London Stadium poses the sternest test of their resurgence under Eddie Howe – even if West Ham have not been totally convincing of late – especially with Kieran Trippier out with a broken foot. Stephen Hollis

Saturday 12.30pm BT Sport 1

Venue London Stadium

Last season West Ham 0 Newcastle 2

Referee Chris Kavanagh

This season G11 Y45 R2 4.27 cards/game

Odds H 8-11 A 22-5 D 3-1

WEST HAM

Subs from Areola, Randolph, Ashby, Oko-Flex, Baptiste, Alese, Longelo, Johnson, Vlasic, Yarmolenko, Kral, Perkins, Fredericks, Noble, Diop, Kral

Doubtful None

Injured Masuaku (knee, unknown), Ogbonna (knee, unknown)

Suspended None

Discipline Y31 R2

Form WWLLWD

Leading scorers Antonio, Bowen 8

NEWCASTLE

Subs from Darlow, Lascelles, Dummett, Longstaff, Bruno Guimarães, Murphy, Almirón, Gayle, De Bolle

Doubtful None

Injured Fernández (thigh, Mar), Manquillo (ankle, Mar), Wilson (thigh, Apr), Trippier (foot, May), Ritchie (knee, unknown)

Suspended None

Discipline Y64 R2

Form LDDWWW

Leading scorer Wilson 6

**Late News Saint-Maximin is out injured**






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brabrook 6:49 Sat Feb 19
Re: Saturday newspapers (includes West Ham)
Thanks Alan 12:53 Sat Feb 19

Thanks Alan 12:53 Sat Feb 19
Re: Saturday newspapers (includes West Ham)
Thanks Alan





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