Who will become the first West Ham United signing of the Julen Lopetegui era? Well, it appears that Palmeiras forward Luis Guilherme is now en route, while Flamengo central defender Fabricio Bruno (whom we covered here) is expected to stay at Flamengo. The club announced an extension for Aaron Cresswell, and that prompted Bruno to do an about face, so let's focus on Guilherme, … [Read more...] about Luis Guilherme Set for West Ham Medical Ahead of €30m Move
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Fabricio Bruno Move to West Ham Stalls Due to Wage Demands
Who will be the first West Ham signing of the summer transfer window, Palmeiras forward Luis Guilherme (whom we covered just now, here), or Flamengo central defender Fabricio Bruno (whom we covered a few days ago). We have another update on Bruno now, whom we thought was at "Here we go" time. … [Read more...] about Fabricio Bruno Move to West Ham Stalls Due to Wage Demands
West Ham Team News at Bayer Leverkusen: Jarrod Bowen, Alphonse Areola
West Ham United are about to run into a buzzsaw, and unfortunately, they'll be without their top forward Jarrod Bowen and starting goalkeeper Alphonse Areola when it happens. Bowen, their main scoring weapon will miss out against undefeated Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday night, due to a hip injury that he suffered on the weekend. Bowen received medical treatment on the pitch, … [Read more...] about West Ham Team News at Bayer Leverkusen: Jarrod Bowen, Alphonse Areola
West Ham United Starting XI Prediction at Everton FC
Another David Moyes Cup approaches as Everton FC host West Ham United. The embattled Scotsman got a badly needed win last night, in order to ease the current pressure on him. He's safe from the sack for now, but that will change if they continue to slide down the standings. While the Irons are desperate to stay in contention for European qualification, the Toffees are … [Read more...] about West Ham United Starting XI Prediction at Everton FC
West Ham Team News at Everton: Kalvin Phillips, Lucas Paqueta
Kalvin Phillips has gotten off to a very rough start at West Ham United. His loan stint, from Manchester City, has gone from bad to worse. He's been very unimpressive, to say the least, and that has elicited some colorful commentary from the world of football punditry. Phillips will be eligible again to face Everton on the weekend, after having served a one game suspension … [Read more...] about West Ham Team News at Everton: Kalvin Phillips, Lucas Paqueta
West Ham United Starting XI Prediction vs AFC Bournemouth
West Ham United continue their push for the top four when they host AFC Bournemouth on Thursday night. The Cherries come in having cooled off a bit, and come back down to Earth. They now sit mid-table in the Premier League, after having been one of this season's most pleasantly surprising teams. … [Read more...] about West Ham United Starting XI Prediction vs AFC Bournemouth
West Ham Starting XI Prediction at Sheffield United
Despite all the absences to several key players, West Ham United manager David Moyes fielded a strong team last night in the FA Cup replay loss at Bristol City. Most likely he can still field a strong team on Sunday, at Sheffield United, but his options could be limited. Moyes will likely be even more short-handed on Sunday than he was on Tuesday. "Disappointed. Lots of … [Read more...] about West Ham Starting XI Prediction at Sheffield United
West Ham United Starting XI Prediction vs Bristol City (FA Cup Replay)
In the words of Curtis Mayfield, as sung by the Staple Singers, "let's do it again." With a score draw last weekend against Bristol City, in the FA Cup third round, it's time for a replay. As his Hammers side prepares for battle against Brsitol, manager David Moyes faces the challenge of selecting a starting lineup that can combat the strengths and exploit the weaknesses of … [Read more...] about West Ham United Starting XI Prediction vs Bristol City (FA Cup Replay)
West Ham Team News vs Bristol City (FA Cup): Jarrod Bowen, Lucas Paqueta
Last Sunday’s FA Cup third-round result against Bristol City was a draw, but it probably felt like a loss to manager David Moyes and his men; for several reasons. First off, Lucas Paqueta and Jarrod Bowen were both injured, and given how the Hammers had absences in the final third to begin with, you now have a full blown crisis in attack. The Irons may have to dip into the … [Read more...] about West Ham Team News vs Bristol City (FA Cup): Jarrod Bowen, Lucas Paqueta
West Ham Starting XI Prediction vs Olympiacos (Europa League)
Other than the upset of Arsenal in the EFL Cup round of 16 last week, West Ham United have looked, well, pedestrian lately. Actually, pedestrian might be too much of a compliment. The Hammers enter Thursday's UEFA Europa League group stage clash against Olympiacos having lost the reverse fixture and now looking for revenge. They had been perfect in Europe, up to that point. … [Read more...] about West Ham Starting XI Prediction vs Olympiacos (Europa League)