West Ham are interested in signing England midfielder Jack Grealish, 29, on loan from Manchester City but face competition from Everton and Napoli. (ipaper - subscription required, external)
The Hammers are also battling with Everton and Nottingham Forest for Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz, 27, who wants to leave Juventus this summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)
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There is something unique about a football fan's love for their club.
As once said by the great Arrigo Sacchi: "Football is the most important of the least important things in life".
Tears of joy - and heartbreak. Friendships forged. Memories that last a lifetime.
Sometimes it is there from the beginning, sometimes a moment is what starts it all or takes it to another level.
Wherever it comes from, the love for a club is often there for life.
As a new season edges closer, we want to know why you love West Ham.
When was the moment it all began?
What is your most special memory?
Your first home game? Earliest shirt? A seminal away trip?
West Ham are monitoring Sheffield United's English goalkeeper Michael Cooper, 25. (Sun), external
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Image source, Getty ImagesSean Moore joined West Ham from Cliftonville in June 2023
Teenager Sean Moore has joined League of Ireland champions Shelbourne from West Ham United.
The 19-year-old moved to the Premier League side from Irish Premiership outfit Cliftonville in June 2023 on a three-year deal.
However the Republic of Ireland youth international has now joined Shelbourne on a "multi-year deal".
"I'm absolutely buzzing to be here," Moore told the club's website.
"Shelbourne are a massive club and I'm delighted to get the deal done. I'm ready to get to work, hit the ground running, and show the fans what I'm all about."
Manager Joey O'Brien said Moore, who made a big impression in his time with Cliftonville, was a "top player with huge potential".
"He came into the game at a young age with Cliftonville and earned a great education over in England with West Ham," said O'Brien, who replaced Damien Duff as manager in June
"He's an exciting player to watch, really positive in how he plays the game.
"Now he's ready to kick on with the next stage of his career, and we're delighted he's put his trust in us."
Simon Stone
Chief football news reporter at the MetLife Stadium
Image source, Getty ImagesBournemouth manager Andoni Iraola and Everton counterpart David Moyes had a bit of a grumble about the state of the pitch at the MetLife Stadium on Saturday night.
This follows on from complaints during the recent Club World Cup.
It is not ideal given the venue will host the World Cup final in 12 months' time.
The good news is, it won't be the same pitch. In fact, the surface used last night for the double-header which also saw Manchester United beat West Ham was a different one to the Club World Cup.
This pitch was laid at the beginning of the week after three shows by country music star Zach Bryan and will be taken up this week in time for WWE's Summer Slam on Saturday and Sunday.
The pitch will be taken to a local farm where it will be used to make compost soil.
Simon Stone
Chief football news reporter at the MetLife Stadium
Image source, Getty ImagesWest Ham manager Graham Potter has labelled skipper Jarrod Bowen as a "fantastic captain" after his goal against Manchester United in their Premier League Summer Series opener on Saturday.
Potter is trying to put his stamp on the Hammers after failing to make much of an impression in his first half season in charge after replacing Julen Lopetegui in January.
The funds raised from the sale of winger Mohammed Kudus to Tottenham for £55m earlier this month are having to be spent wisely and, last week, England defender Kyle Walker-Peters became the club's fourth signing of the summer.
But in Bowen, Potter has someone with vast experience with the east London outfit.
The 28-year-old has made 238 appearances and scored 74 goals for the club since joining from Hull for £18m in January 2020.
He was on target in Saturday's 2-1 defeat by United at the MetLife Stadium and would have equalised in stoppage time had it not been for an excellent save by Altay Bayindir.
As he tries to improve the rest of the team, Potter knows Bowen is someone he can rely on.
"He is a fantastic captain," said Potter. "How he has led the team, grown into the role and taken responsibility.
"He speaks so well to the players, with authority, calmness and respect.
"He is fantastic for West Ham. He understands the club and what is required and leads by example."
Image source, Getty ImagesTwo Alphonse Areola errors cost West Ham United in their 2-1 defeat by Manchester United in the side's opening match of the four-team Premier League Summer Series.
Bruno Fernandes scored a fifth-minute penalty that was given away by the Hammers goalkeeper after he fouled United's Ayden Heaven in the box.
Early in the second half, the Red Devils doubled their lead when Patrick Dorgu intercepted Areola's pass before laying it off to Fernandes who scored his second of the evening.
Jarrod Bowen pulled one back in the 63rd minute and United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir then made an excellent save to deny the West Ham captain in injury time, but it was Ruben Amorim's side who held on to secure the victory.
Graham Potter's team will now look to bounce back when they face Everton in Chicago on Wednesday.
Brazil international Douglas Luiz, 27, failed to report for the first day of pre-season training at Juventus on Thursday, with West Ham, Everton and Liverpool all interested in the midfielder. (Gazetta dello Sport - in Italian), external
attacking midfielder and Hammers target Harvey Elliott, 22, is open to leaving the Anfield club. (Metro), external
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Image source, Getty ImagesWe asked you for your views on West Ham being in talks with striker Callum Wilson, who is a free agent after being released from Newcastle this summer.
Here are some of your comments:
Lee: Will West Ham never learn? They have continually bought 'sicknote', older strikers who are past their best, on really high wages with no resale value. They inevitably fail and just sit on the bench draining the club's bank account. Another typical David Sullivan signing.
Steve: Absolutely not. He is too old and too injury prone. We're meant to be building for the future and reducing the average age of our starting XI. Two centre-forwards with a combined age of 65 makes no sense whatsoever.
Brandon: I think he'd be a great signing to have if we put him on a pay-as-you-play contract as he just can't keep fit to warrant £150K a week. Just look at Danny Ings, who we just got rid of because he couldn't keep fit.
Phil: This is a backwards step. We should be looking at young, hungry players, not an old crock looking for a final payday. He is always injured so I cannot see any logic if this signing goes ahead.
Ian: This potential signing is so typical of the way West Ham operate. A cheap, ageing, injury-prone striker who is well past his best. Surely the club can find a more pacey, hungrier and younger player, who has a future and one we can develop. This is exactly the reason why we won't progress as a club while these owners are at the helm.
Mike: I know we have an Ings-shaped hole but that doesn't mean we have to fill it. The manager (and fans) want a young squad to nurture. We absolutely don't need a striker who has seen his best days on what would be big wages. Please let us learn from the disaster signing of Ings. Give us fresh, young, hungry talent.
Tony: Yet another over-the-hill, injury-prone striker to add to our list. At least he can keep Niclas Fullkrug company in the treatment room. When will we ever learn?
Image source, Getty ImagesWith West Ham in talks with free agent Callum Wilson, who left Newcastle after his contract expired at the end of June, we want your views.
The England striker scored 49 goals in 130 games for the Magpies, but only managed 18 league appearances last season because of back and hamstring issues.
Is he worth the gamble? Or should Graham Potter be looking for someone with a better injury record?
West Ham will rival Everton for Douglas Luiz after Aston Villa pulled out of the race to sign the 27-year-old Brazil midfielder from Juventus. (Sun), external
West Ham are in talks with Callum Wilson over a free transfer following the 33-year-old England striker's release from Newcastle (Chronicle), external
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West Ham are interested in Leicester City goalkeeper Mads Hermansen, with a formal approach expected soon for the 25-year-old Dane. (Sky Sports), external
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Image source, Getty ImagesWe asked for your views on Kyle Walker-Peters, who has joined the Hammers on a free.
Here are some of your comments:
Tom: Solid signing. With the departures of Vladimir Coufal and Aaron Cresswell, KWP will provide much needed cover in the full-back positions for Aaron Wan-Bissaka and new boy El Hadji Diouf. Joining on a free with Premier League experience? Even better.
Denise: I think we needed some depth following Vladi's departure and Walker-Peters fits the bill. Good free transfer.
Kieran: Very happy. Will give good competition to Wan-Bissaka and Diouf and may even start a few while Diouf beds in. Hopefully being a freebie means there's a big-money midfielder and a big money forward on the way.
Colin: Has to be a great signing. Gives us strength in depth in the back line and he is a proven Premiership player. Can't see any downsides.
Simon: He is a Potter type of player and a good, versatile addition to the squad, particularly as a free transfer.
Richard: Absolutely. It's clear we have depth to add with all the outgoings so can't argue with a Prem-calibre player on a free. Not only that but with two wing-backs at Afcon in the winter, we need the cover.
Tom: Definitely good business: proven Prem player and was Southampton's best player last term. Let's hope he performs like AWB!
Bradderthehammer: Great free signing - in fact I'd have paid money for him. Saw him play us twice last season and he was the best player on the park in the second game. Now we need some legs in midfield.
Mike: No cost except wages, good business, decent player and good back-up for Aaron Wan-Bisska.
West Ham and Eintracht Frankfurt are interested in Manchester City midfielder James McAtee, 22, with the club setting their price at £35m. (Telegraph - subscription, external)
Leicester City's Danish keeper Mads Hermansen, 25, is a target for West Ham. (Ben Jacobs, external)
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Image source, Getty ImagesWest Ham have signed defender Kyle Walker-Peters on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract at Southampton.
The 28-year-old has joined on a three-year contract.
Good signing for the Hammers?
He is the third defensive signing of the summer, so will he make the first-choice XI?
