Cornet in talks to join Southamptonpublished at 12:20 30 August
12:20 30 August
Nizaar Kinsella BBC Sport football news reporter
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West Ham forward Maxwel Cornet is in talks over a season-long loan move to Southampton, which would include an option to buy.
The 27-year-old was subject to talks on Thursday as he looks to earn more consistent game time away from London Stadium and negotiations have continued into deadline day.
The Ivorian's career has stalled since making the move to east London from Burnley in 2022.
Ward-Prowse due for Forest medicalpublished at 12:14 30 August
12:14 30 August
Nick Mashiter BBC Sport football news reporter
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James Ward-Prowse is due for a medical at Nottingham Forest after they agreed a loan deal with West Ham.
It is a straight loan for the season, with no option or obligation to buy, with the midfielder currently travelling to Nottingham.
The 29-year-old only joined the Hammers from Southampton for £30m last summer but does not feature in new manager Julen Lopetegui's plans.
Benfica defender Morato is also poised to move to the City Ground in a deal worth around 15m euros (£12.6m).
The 23-year-old Brazilian has made 78 appearances for Benfica, with Forest currently working on the deal.
What needs to happen by deadline - the fans' verdictpublished at 07:41 30 August
07:41 30 August
We asked what you have made of West Ham's transfer window so far, and what needs to be done on deadline day.
Here are some of your comments:
David: Probably another holding midfielder like Carlos Soler. We're looking to sell James Ward-Prowse, but all in all a very successful summer so not much is needed.
Martin: The summer signings look promising and at least an in-depth squad. Lopetegui's task is bonding the squad, a culture of 'don't expect weekly games' and equalising every player's value at every match. Not sure of a Ward-Prowse exit.
Alec: It doesn't matter who they sign if they don't play... the performances so far don't look any different, or better, than under David Moyes. No cohesion, plenty of apathy and a propensity to give the ball away without being able to recover it.
Rob: I cannot see how we can continue to 'overlook' the need for a younger, quicker and more agile striker. You need a variety of abilities and attributes to effect games. It feels like we now have a squad depth, quality-wise, that we haven't enjoyed for years. For me... all good. The caveat is that striker!
David: We need cover at left-back, centre forward and a dynamic box-to-box midfielder who can link play to the forwards.
Follow all the drama unfold as the clock ticks downpublished at 07:03 30 August
07:03 30 August
Here's all you need to know about transfer deadline day on Friday...
When does the window close?
The transfer window will close at 23:00 BST on Friday, 30 August for the Premier League, English Football League and Scotland.
The date was brought forward by the domestic leagues to align with European leagues.
Across Europe, the Bundesliga window will close at 19:00, Ligue 1 at 22:00, La Liga at 22:59 and Serie A at 23:00, but the Saudi Pro League transfer window remains open until 7 September.
Can a Premier League player signed on deadline day play this weekend?
Under league rules, new signings are eligible for the next Premier League game if the club submit the required documents by midday on the last working day before that match.
So any player signed after 12:00 on deadline day would be unable to play in this round of Premier League fixtures.
Where can I see all the confirmed transfer deals on deadline day?
Clubs will be able to make transfers again from Wednesday, 1 January until Monday, 3 February at 23:00 GMT. This is the same in Germany, Italy, Spain and France.
How can I follow transfer deadline day on the BBC?
You will also find regular updates on BBC Radio 5 Live and breaking news across BBC Sport's social media channels, including X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
There will also be a special edition of The Football News Show on BBC iPlayer and the Red Button from 22:00 until 23:15.
Gossip: Zouma set for Saudi movepublished at 06:56 30 August
06:56 30 August
West Ham defender Kurt Zouma has completed his medical and is close to finalising an initial loan move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Orouba. (Sky Sports), external
Lopetegui on late transfer deals, Alvarez and Man Citypublished at 16:27 29 August
16:27 29 August
West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Manchester City (kick-off 17:30 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
He said West Ham's Carabao Cup win over Bournemouth on his 58th birthday on Wednesday "was the best present" but they need to forget it and "be ready for the big challenge of Manchester City".
He believes City are "the best team in the world", adding: "The quality of the players and coach are top, but we are going to go on Saturday with the aim to be able to overcome an unbelievable team."
He said as a manager he has suffered against City striker Erling Haaland many times but the Hammers cannot just focus on the Norwegian: "It's not only about stopping Haaland, but the City team - they are one of the best teams in the history of football."
On injuries, it is uncertain how long Aaron Cresswell will be out for. West Ham are waiting for the results of his scan.
On Edson Alvarez: "He has been out for three months so it's not easy for him. It was his first match in the line-up and he showed big energy. He needs time to adapt and recover his best fitness step by step."
Lopetegui said "anything can happen" before the transfer deadline: "Tim [Steidten] and the club are working on these things to ensure we have the best squad when the window closes."
He was coy about any fringe players departing: "I am not going to talk about names. All of them are in our squad and are ready to play against City. I have to take decisions but I am not going to say here what is going to happen."
Jarrod Bowen scored the winner on Wednesday and Lopetegui is "very happy with his commitment" after naming him captain at the start of the season. "He deserves" being in the England squad, after getting another call-up on Thursday.
England squad announced for September gamespublished at 14:20 29 August
14:20 29 August
Interim head coach Lee Carsley has named his first England squad for September's Nations League games against the Republic of Ireland and Finland.
Newcastle defender Tino Livramento, Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White, Lille's Angel Gomes and Chelsea's Noni Madueke are the four new caps named.
What transfer business is still needed?published at 12:52 29 August
12:52 29 August
The transfer deadline is almost upon us, so tell us what you've made of your club's business and if more is needed?
'We are in a good moment' - Bowenpublished at 07:51 29 August
07:51 29 August
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West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live about his late Carabao Cup winner against Bournemouth: "I was trying to be in the right place and I always get a stroke of luck. I will take the goal and we are into the next round.
"It is important for players to play from the start and have a feel of the fans and the way we want to play.
"When you play three games in a week it's important you win those games and it stands us in good stead for a tough game against Manchester City at the weekend."
On facing the reigning champions: "We will not shy away from it. We are in a good moment and a good place. We are at home and we can use the atmosphere to our advantage. We are going in with confidence."
West Ham 1-0 Bournemouth: Hammers get lucky to advance into third roundpublished at 00:08 29 August
00:08 29 August
Michael Emons BBC Sport journalist
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West Ham got lucky as they saw off fellow Premier League side Bournemouth to move into the third round of the Carabao Cup.
If VAR had been in use at this stage of the competition, the Hammers' winning goal would surely have been disallowed after Mohammed Kudus' shot bounced off the arm of Jarrod Bowen and into the net.
But West Ham will not be complaining and will just be relieved to have got through a tricky tie against an impressive Bournemouth.
The visitors were the better side for large periods. Marcus Tavernier hit the post with an inswinging free-kick. He also forced a good save from Lukasz Fabianski, who also did well to keep out Ouattara's clever flick when the ball was behind him.
Bowen had forced a good save from Cherries goalkeeper Neto, who had earlier easily dealt with a header from Niclas Fullkrug in the German striker's first start for the club following his summer move from Borussia Dortmund.
But Neto could not stop West Ham scoring in the 88th minute as the match approached a penalty shootout with the Hammers now able to look forward to an away tie at Liverpool in the next phase.
Carabao Cup third-round draw - who is your team facing?published at 22:49 28 August
22:49 28 August
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The draw has been made for the Carabao Cup third round, with 17 Premier League clubs having made it through or entering at this stage.
There are three all-Premier League fixtures, including holders Liverpool hosting West Ham in a repeat of last season's quarter-final.
Ties will be played in the weeks commencing 16 September and 23 September.
All the fixtures featuring top-flight sides are shown below:
When is the Carabao Cup third-round draw?published at 12:20 28 August
12:20 28 August
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The draw for the third round of the Carabao Cup will take place on Wednesday at the conclusion of the second-round tie between Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United.
The seven English clubs involved in European competitions this season, including holders Liverpool, will enter at the third-round stage.
Ties will take place on weeks commencing 16 and 23 September.
Because there are rounds of Champions League and Europa League fixtures also scheduled for those two midweeks, the six clubs involved in those competitions - Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Tottenham and Manchester United - will be kept apart to ensure they can fulfil their Carabao Cup tie in the alternate midweek to their European fixture.
Those six clubs will take part in a pre-draw before Forest v Newcastle to decide if they will be at home or away in the third round, with a main draw determining the 16 ties later in the evening.
Should Chelsea progress to the next phase of the Conference League, they will not be in action in that competition again until the start of October.
Gossip: Hammers may move for Roma's Abrahampublished at 07:34 28 August
07:34 28 August
Roma are open to selling 26-year-old England forward Tammy Abraham, with West Ham interested. (Football Insider), external
'It's exciting to have so many strong options now'published at 12:41 27 August
12:41 27 August
James Jones Fan writer
There was enough evidence from West Ham's opening weekend defeat to Aston Villa to suggest it wouldn't take long for new boss Julen Lopetegui to get his first win as boss. Seven days later and he's off the mark with a hugely impressive 2-0 victory away at Crystal Palace.
Only a few months ago, we lost 5-2 at Selhurst Park as David Moyes' hugely successful four-year reign threatened to end in a whimper. Given just two of Lopetegui's summer signings started the win last weekend, it just shows the impact he's already having on the squad.
What was most evident this time around, though, was the options the Spaniard had at his disposal on the bench. The likes of Niclas Fullkrug, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Edson Alvarez and Jean-Clair Todibo were called upon in the second half, with Fullkrug going on to win more aerial duels than anyone from both sides (5) and Wan-Bissaka's run up the right wing from his own half leading to West Ham's opener. Max Kilman, another new signing, assisted the second goal.
Back in April, all Moyes had to try and turn the game on its head was Maxwell Cornet, Danny Ings, Kalvin Phillips and Ben Johnson. They didn't obviously.
Squad depth - or a lack of - was one of the biggest frustrations amongst the fanbase throughout the last four years. It was partially blamed on the failure to reach the Europa League final in 2022 and the club's Premier League struggles in 2022-2023.
In just one summer Lopetegui hasn't just improved the starting XI, he's also improved squad depth to a level that means players can be introduced off the bench and actually have a meaningful impact on proceedings.
It's exciting to have so many strong options now - it's just a shame we don't have European football this season to really put them to the test.
Crystal Palace 0-2 West Ham - the fans' verdictpublished at 11:58 26 August
11:58 26 August
We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Crystal Palace and West Ham.
Here are some of your comments:
Palace fans
Flora: We played so poorly and were constantly losing possession through poor passes. We desperately need to replace Olise as we are leaving Eze with too much to do. Mateta didn't seem fit and Edouard was not on form. Disappointing.
Clive: Two games, no points - not a good start. We have sold Olise, Andersen, Ayew and maybe even Guehi! Why? Before the season started, the chairman said this season would be very exciting and asked if we could 'be another Leicester City and win the title' - well, maybe with the team we had and if we actually added to it! A new stand or a great team? I know which I prefer.
Moggy: Mateta looks tired but he will hopefully bounce back. I would prefer Sam Johnstone in goal instead of Dean Henderson. I didn't think West Ham were better than us, but they scored and we didn't.
Colin: Bring Hodgson back! Toothless. That is what you get when you sell your best players. Glasner got it all wrong and, the way we're going, it will be relegation. I've supported Palace for 60 years, it's the same old rubbish. Parish needs to get a new striker. He told Glasner a load of lies by saying: "We will buy you players". He did the same with Hodgson, but Glasner will just walk away.
West Ham fans
Mark: Julen Lopetegui's style of posterior football is refreshing and it is giving West Ham fans more enthusiasm. With the new signings, we will soon start to see more positive results. After a hard game against Aston Villa and now an easy trip to Crystal Palace, it looks like we have a great chance of achieving what we deserve this year.
Dave: It was all a bit frantic I thought. I'm really pleased to get the win and that Kilman and Wan-Bissaka contributed brilliantly to the goals, but there is still room for improvement, particularly in possession. We still give the ball away too often and we never really had control of this match until we scored.
Simon: Aaron Wan-Bissaka made an instant impact after coming on and he really seemed to liven things up. It is still too early to tell what the new manager will do, but a clean sheet is always welcome.
Chris: Good for Tomas Soucek making it difficult for the new manager to drop him. Everyone wrote him off as unsuitable for the new system. He probably isn't the best fit in reality but he gives his best every time he gets on the pitch, which makes all the difference.
Gossip: Hammers ready to offload Ward-Prowsepublished at 07:47 26 August
07:47 26 August
West Ham are ready to offload England midfielder James Ward-Prowse, 29, before Friday's transfer deadline. (Teamtalk), external
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