Thursday News (includes West Ham)

[Alan]

BBC

Crystal Palace believe only Liverpool may attempt to buy Marc Guehi, 25, in January, with the England defender out of contract and available as a free agent next summer. (Sky Sports), external

Inter Milan and Manchester United are in talks with Karim Adeyemi's agent, with the 23-year-old Germany forward ready to leave Borussia Dortmund. (Bild - in German), external

Al-Ahli and England forward Ivan Toney is ready to accept a huge pay cut to return to the Premier League in January, with Tottenham and Everton keen on the 29-year-old. (Teamtalk), external

Netherlands defender Nathan Ake, 30, is one of three Manchester City players weighing up their future before the January transfer window. (Mail - subscription required), external

Manchester United will continue to pursue Real Madrid and France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, 25, despite the Spanish club rejecting an offer worth 90m euros (£79.4m). (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Napoli have identified January alternatives to England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, but the Manchester United player, 20, remains their first-choice option. (La Gazzetta dello Sport via Football Italia), external

Juventus have held initial talks for Lecce defender Tiago Gabriel, 20, with Brentford also keen on the Portugal Under-21 international. (Tuttosport - in Italian), external

Atletico Madrid have been monitoring Chelsea and Spain left-back Marc Cucurella for months, and are considering making an offer worth 40m euros (£35.3m) for the 27-year-old. (Fichajes - in Spanish, external)

Besiktas plan to sign Barcelona and Germany goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, 33, on loan, with an option to make the move permanent. (Sport - in Spanish), external

Tottenham Hotspur are actively looking to sign a "world-class" goalkeeper in January. (Mail - subscription required)




Sky Paper Talk

TRANSFERS

Manchester United are facing competition from Inter for Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi - Bild.

Manchester City are monitoring Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo ahead of the January transfer window - Mail Sport.

Nathan Ake is one of the Manchester City players weighing up their futures ahead of the January transfer window - Mail Sport.

Tottenham are actively looking for a world-class goalkeeper to take over from Guglielmo Vicario - Mail Sport.

PREMIER LEAGUE

Manchester City are expected to open talks with Phil Foden soon - Mail Sport.

Mohamed Salah is being blamed for Liverpool and especially Florian Wirtz's struggles this season - Bild.

Bukayo Saka is in the final stage of agreeing a contract extension with Arsenal until 2030 - RMC Sport.

ASHES SERIES

Former Australia fast-bowling great Glenn McGrath has been dropped by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on the eve of the first Test in Perth over his links to a major betting company - The Times.

The Australia legends Adam Gilchrist and Damien Fleming are among those who have criticised the decision to allocate the famous Bay 13 of the Melbourne Cricket Ground to England fans for the Boxing Day Ashes Test - The Times.

England's Ashes cricketers are avoiding eating duck Down Under - fearing it will mean they score nothing - The Sun.






C&H

West Ham Source Drops Bombshell “Fullkrug Doesn’t Want to Play for Us”

Sean Whetstone

A top West Ham source has provided a fascinating insight into Niclas Füllkrug when speaking to Claret & Hugh this morning.

The German striker has been widely reported as wanting to leave the London Stadium in January, with his agent, Thorsten Wirth, telling journalists that Füllkrug’s move to West Ham “hasn’t worked out.”

The 32-year-old has been linked with several Bundesliga clubs as well as AC Milan, fuelling further speculation over his future.

Despite the rumours, Füllkrug has returned to training and is supposedly in contention for Saturday’s trip to Bournemouth. However, when Claret & Hugh asked a senior insider at the club whether he’s fit enough to start, the response suggested a deeper issue: he simply doesn’t want to play.

Our source said: “Not sure he wants to play for us — ask him.”

West Ham know Fullkrug wants out

That response confirms what many already suspected: not only does Füllkrug want to leave in January, but West Ham are fully aware that the striker no longer wishes to represent the club.

Whether this means he will be omitted from future matchday squads remains to be seen, but one thing is now clear—the relationship between player and club appears to be heading for an inevitable split.





The 4th Official

West Ham Are Competing For This 23-Year-Old Greek Winger: Will He Be The Right Choice For The Hammers?

West Ham now look like one of several Premier League clubs monitoring Christos Tzolis, whose rise at Club Brugge has drawn significant attention. According to Dean Jones, Tottenham are pushing to secure the Greek international, but competition is intense as Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, and the Hammers continue to track his progress.
West Ham are tracking Christos Tzolis and want to sign him

Since arriving in Belgium around 18 months ago, the former Norwich City winger has progressed impressively. Over that period, the Greek international has increased his efficiency in the final third, and he has kept producing even against strong opponents.

This season alone, Tzolis has contributed eight goals and nine assists in 23 appearances, and that run has boosted his profile. Furthermore, he delivered impressive performances in UEFA Champions League qualifiers and then followed them with solid performances in the group stage, where several scouts reportedly noticed how he played against Barcelona.

Although his contract runs until 2029, rising interest suggests clubs could soon submit bids. Club officials may consider what to do if significant offers arrive, especially given how several teams view him as a player they can rely on in attack for years. Reports have revealed that West Ham want Adama Traoré.
Will he fit the Hammers’ system?

Tzolis looks like a strong tactical match for West Ham. Under Nuno Espírito Santo, wide players must push forward hard while still helping at the back, and his pace alongside his dribbling skills fit that style. The 23-year-old’s tendency to drive into central areas to finish actions mirrors the role Pedro Neto once played under the same manager. Although his earlier Premier League stint lacked impact, his development in Belgium hints at readiness. He would bring direct movement, creativity, and a vertical outlet likely to improve West Ham’s attacking transitions.

[Texas Iron]

Cheers…

[Alwaysaniron]

If Fulkrug doens't want to play for us then DON'T FUCKING PAY HIM......

[Hello Mrs. Jones]

Sit that Kraut cսnt at the end of the fucking bench

[With Kind Regards]

Thanks Alan.