Wednesday news (includes West Ham)

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Cheers… Top 4…Hahaha

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Thanks Alan 2:16 Wed Aug 7

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Thanks Alan 2:16 Wed Aug 7

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Thanks Alan Who the hell is Jason Pettigrove and what does he know about anything.... suggesting we coukd be top 4 based on a couple of transfers whilst suggesting Moyes was out of favour simply because of the style of play disregarding the run off form we finished with suggests he is just some lazy journo with absolutely no idea.. Oh and while we are listening to offers for Ings we should be snapping the arm off anyone who merely mentions his name... get him out quick sharp we could wrap up Soucek and Zouma in any deal as a 3 for 2 or even 3 for 1.. .

[Alan]

"BBC Brighton have made contact with free agent, former Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels, 35, who won the World Cup with Germany in 2014, although they could face competition from West Ham. (Sky Sports) Manchester United's search for a midfielder could see them make an offer for Burnley's Norway international Sander Berge, 26, after the Old Trafford club turned their search away from Paris St-Germain's 23-year-old Uruguayan Manuel Ugarte. (Athletic - subscription required) However, Championship side Burnley will demand up to £30m for the midfielder. (Sun) Manchester United have also expressed late interest in Monaco's 25-year-old France midfielder Youssouf Fofana, who is on the verge of a move to AC Milan. (Sky Sports Italia) Erik ten Hag has not discounted the idea of Manchester United signing Fiorentina's Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, 27, who spent last season on loan at Old Trafford. (Telegraph) Arsenal remain in the race to sign Napoli's Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen, 25, despite strong interest from Paris St-Germain. (Gianluca di Marzio on X) Barcelona have reached a verbal agreement on a £47.3m fee plus £6m in add-ons with RB Leipzig for Spain attacking midfielder Dani Olmo, 26. (Fabrizio Romano on X) Tottenham are interested in Bournemouth forward Dominic Solanke, but a move for Englishman could be dependent on the future of 27-year-old Brazilian striker Richarlison. (Standard) Spurs are preparing themselves for a huge offer for Richarlison from the Saudi Pro League. (Football Insider) Bayern Munich are yet to make a breakthrough in their negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen over a deal for 28-year-old Germany defender Jonathan Tah. (Sky Germany) Atletico Madrid will offset the £81.5m signing of Argentina forward Julian Alvarez, 24, from Manchester City by selling 20-year-old Spanish forward Samu Omorodion to Chelsea. (Marca - in Spanish) Fulham have cooled their interest in Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay, after a £20m bid was rejected by Manchester United for the 27-year-old who is valued at £30m by the Red Devils. (Times - subscription required) Brentford have made a £7m bid to sign Burnley's Republic of Ireland defender Dara O'Shea, 25. (HITC) Ajax, Feyenoord and PSV are all interested in signing Coventry City's 23-year-old Dutch right-back Milan van Ewijk. (ESPN - in Dutch) West Ham are willing to listen to offers for 32-year-old English forward Danny Ings. (Football Insider) Aston Villa's English goalkeeper James Wright, 19, is in talks to join Real Union, who play in Spain's third tier, on loan this season. (Athletic - subscription required) Atletico Madrid are in advanced talks with Valencia over a deal to sign 21-year-old Spanish midfielder Javi Guerra. (Athletic - subscription required) Chelsea's English defender Alfie Gilchrist, 20, is set to undergo a medical ahead of joining Sheffield United on a season-long loan. (Sky Sports) Sky Paper Talk THE ATHLETIC Denzel Dumfries is holding off on Inter Milan contract talks amid his desire for a move to Manchester United. Atletico Madrid are in advanced talks to sign Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra. THE SUN England goalkeepers Aaron Ramsdale and Sam Johnstone are at the centre of a transfer fight between a number of Premier League clubs. Burnley will demand up to £30m for Sander Berge with Manchester United eyeing a bid for the Norwegian. THE INDEPENDENT Manchester United are holding out for a package of £30m for Scott McTominay, having already rejected three offers from Fulham. THE I Adam Peaty has hit out at Paris 2024 organisers for failing to provide athletes with adequate food at the Olympic Games. Newcastle winger Harvey Barnes says he has something of a point to prove after missing a large chunk of last season due to injury. DAILY TELEGRAPH Golfer Charley Hull has been banned from smoking while playing at the Olympic tournament and fears it might hamper her chance of gold. Manchester United have switched midfield targets after talks over PSG's Manuel Ugarte broke down. Agents have accused clubs of double standards over two of the biggest deals this summer, with pressure piled on players to move to a different club before the end of their contract. THE TIMES The renaming of Twickenham as Allianz Stadium means that it is back to square one for the owners of West Ham United as they search for a naming rights deal for their ground. THE SCOTTISH SUN Philippe Clement believes a sell-out Rangers crowd at Hampden Park can inspire his team to Champions League glory next week. DAILY RECORD Tony Docherty has warned suitors it would take a big offer for Dundee to sell their skipper and ""driving force"" Luke McCowan. Cash-rich Celtic have announced they are expecting ""significantly higher"" earnings when they release their incoming financial results. Caught Offside Opinion: Don’t bet against West Ham for top four next season by Jason Pettigrove Whisper it quietly… West Ham could be a contender for a top four finish next season. For many years now the Hammers have been a true sleeping giant, but they could be about to awaken in a big way. The signings that the club have already made this summer are nothing short of sensational business by Tim Steidten, and the decision to stick with the 45-year-old German and dispense with David Moyes’ services would appear to be the correct one ahead of the new campaign. Tim Steidten has been brilliant for West Ham For all of Moyes’ excellence in getting the Irons into Europe and winning the Conference League, his style of football had become stale, boring and eminently unwatchable. It simply wasn’t good enough for those that paid their hard-earned at the London Stadium week in and week out. Now, for what seems like the first time in years, the excitement is building in East London. New coach, Julen Lopetegui, is known for playing in an exciting and attacking style, with his teams consistently on the front foot. With a player like Crysencio Summerville now out on the wing with his lightning-fast pace, and Niclas Fullkrug, a traditional centre-forward if ever there was, as well as service and goals from the likes of Jarrod Bowen, Mo Kudus and Lucas Paqueta, West Ham have an attack that dreams are made of. Guido Rodriguez being brought in to shore up the midfield alongside Edson Alvarez is another genius move from Steidten, and credit must also go to David Sullivan for loosening the purse strings for a change. Regardless of whether any more players are signed before the deadline passes, the energy and buzz around West Ham at present could propel them towards a vintage campaign. Don’t be at all surprised if a Champions League berth is their reward."