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Forgotten man Cornet needs move from West Hampublished at 16:24 BST 31 July
16:24 BST 31 July
Simon Stone Chief football news reporter in Chicago
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West Ham boss Graham Potter says Maxwel Cornet needs to move away from the club to get regular game time.
A £17.5m signing from Burnley in 2022, Cornet still has two years left on his Hammers contract.
However, the 28-year-old has not played for West Ham since April 2024 and last season managed just four starts and 11 appearances in total during loan spells with Southampton in the first half of the campaign and Italian side Genoa in the second.
Cornet was named on the Hammers bench for last night's Premier League Summer Series victory against Everton in Chicago but played no part in the game amid rumours of a return to Italy.
"He's at a stage in his career where he needs to play regularly," said Potter. "At the moment, it's difficult for me to guarantee that.
"He's been brilliant to work with, I must say. A really good part of the group. He's fit and in a good place.
"But he's got Afcon coming up and sometimes a player gets to the point where they do need to make a little change."
Paqueta had been under investigation since August 2023 and was charged by the FA in May 2024 for allegedly getting booked deliberately "for the improper purpose of affecting the betting market".
The four charges against him related to a Premier League game against Leicester City on 12 November 2022, as well as 2023 fixtures against Aston Villa on 12 March, Leeds United on 21 May and Bournemouth on 12 August.
The regulatory commission found these four charges to be "not proven" following the hearing.
In a statement released by the club, the 27-year-old said: "Since the first day of this investigation, I have maintained my innocence against these extremely serious accusations.
"I can't say anything more at this time, but I would like to express how grateful I am to God and how eager I am to return to playing football with a smile on my face.
"To my wife who never let go of my hand, to West Ham United, to the fans who always cheered me on, and to my family, friends and the legal team who have supported me - thank you for everything."
Paqueta scored four goals in 33 Premier League appearances for West Ham during 24-25.
He was in tears after being booked against Tottenham in May, with his wife Maria Fournier saying in an Instagram post the same evening that they had "been living this nightmare for two years".
West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady said: "We are pleased Lucas has been cleared. He has maintained his innocence from the outset, and as a Club we have resolutely stood by him and supported him throughout the process.
"Despite the incredible pressure on him, Lucas has performed week in and week out for the Club, always giving everything. It has been a difficult time for Lucas and his family, but he has remained absolutely professional throughout and he is now looking forward to drawing a line under this episode, as is everyone at West Ham United."
Paqueta was also charged with two counts of failing to co-operate with the investigation after breaching "FA Rule F3 in respect of alleged failures to comply pursuant to FA Rule F2", which relates to providing information and documents.
He also denied these charges, but the regulatory commission found them to be proven and will "decide an appropriate sanction for these breaches at the earliest opportunity".
'Somebody tell me why' - Potter shocked by drinks breakpublished at 07:37 BST 31 July
07:37 BST 31 July
Simon Stone Chief football news reporter
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Heavy rain swept across one end of Soldier Field to the other during the Premier League Summer Series games in Chicago on Wednesday night.
There is no cover at the 61,500 arena, which is a surprise given the freezing temperatures this city experiences in the winter - and the fact the stadium hosts the Chicago Bears NFL team.
Locals attending the games suggested it was a source of pride for Bears fans that they brave such conditions but evidently that view is not shared by league chiefs who have never hosted a Super Bowl in Chicago.
There was no need for a drinks break in the later game between Manchester United and Bournemouth, which would have met with support from West Ham manager Graham Potter.
He was incredulous his side's match with Everton, which started at 17:30 local time, was stopped in both halves, even though there was rain – although not as heavy – and temperatures were well below 80 degrees.
"I have no idea why there was a water break," he said. "Somebody needs to tell me why that was the case. I assumed there wasn't going to be one because I came out with a jumper.
"We're hoping to get used to the pace of the game by playing 45 minutes when it's 74 degrees or something."
Potter's side won the game 2-1, Lucas Paqueta cancelling out Idrissa Gueye's early opener and Niclas Fullkrug scoring the winner for the Hammers.
'Trust me son - they'll love you' - Dicks on Hammers movepublished at 13:40 BST 30 July
13:40 BST 30 July
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Former West Ham defender Julian Dicks has been reflecting on his move to the Hammers in the latest episode of BBC Radio Scotland's Sacked in the Morning podcast.
He moved from Birmingham City to the Hammers as a 20-year-old in 1998 for £300,000 for his first taste of top-flight football.
Before Upton Park was converted into an all-seater stadium during the 90s, the 'Chicken Run' at the front of the East Stand was notorious for the intimidation from the fans gathered there - as Dicks knew from his experience being an opposition player there as a 17-year-old.
"I remember [West Ham manager at the time] John Lyall and Eddie Baily the chief scout coming to St Andrew's and being in the office," he said. "John was a chain smoker so the office was full of smoke. I was 18 going on 19.
"They told me West Ham had made an offer, wanted to sign me, and would offer £650 a week. As soon as he said it, I thought 'I'm there' and then they told me they would pay me £50 per appearance.
"John asked me what I thought and I said it was OK but inside I was all over the place. John told me I had five minutes to think about it and said: 'That's all you'll need'.
"It was before mobile phones, so I went out to phone my missus at the time. The phone was engaged, and I went back in and said I'd love to sign for West Ham.
"He asked me: 'But what do you know about West Ham?'
"I said: 'I know you, Billy Bonds and I know the chicken run'.
"He had a smile on his face. I told him it was a horrible place to play for the opposition - it was brutal. When I was 17, I played there and it was really scary. You knew the fans could just reach out and grab you.
"John said: 'When you sign, trust me son, they'll love you'.
"That was the case. My relationship even now with the West Ham fans is unbelievable. They were the best fans in the world to me - they were incredible."
Mexico Gold Cup winner Alvarez returns to Hammers camppublished at 09:21 BST 30 July
09:21 BST 30 July
Simon Stone Chief football news reporter in Chicago
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West Ham boss Graham Potter is delighted to welcome Mexico midfielder Edson Alvarez back into the fold after his successful Gold Cup campaign this summer.
Alvarez skippered Mexico to victory, scoring the winner in the final against hosts USA in Houston on 6 July.
On Tuesday, the 27-year-old returned from his break to link up with his team-mates in Chicago.
While Potter confirmed the former Ajax player is unlikely to feature in Wednesday's encounter with West Ham at Soldier Field, the boss says Alvarez has already brought a confident air to the camp.
"He's in a really good place, as you can imagine, after the summer he's had," said Potter. "He's had a nice break, which is well-earned after what he went through this summer and the efforts that he made for his national team.
"It's nice to see him and we might look towards Sunday's match against Bournemouth."
West Ham reveal 2025-26 third strippublished at 08:20 BST 30 July
08:20 BST 30 July
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West Ham have completed their kit line-up for the 2025-26 season by releasing details of the third strip.
The navy blue number is adorned with just the oversized hammers rather than the full crest, with the club saying this is the first time since 1985 that these have stood independently on a West Ham shirt.
It will be accompanied by gold shorts and gold socks.
Grealish's diminishing role at Man Citypublished at 15:54 BST 29 July
15:54 BST 29 July
Noel Sliney BBC Sport journalist
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With Everton and West Ham the latest Premier League clubs linked with out-of-favour Manchester City forward Jack Grealish, we took a look at what has happened to the £100m man.
It has been a chastening two years for Grealish since he enjoyed the most successful season of his career. Then, he played an integral role in Manchester City's historic treble in 2022-23, starting the FA Cup final and every one of their seven knockout ties as the club won the Champions League for the first time. Only six outfield City players spent more time on the pitch than Grealish in the Premier League too.
A hamstring injury halted his momentum early in 2023-24, which the England international ended with more yellow cards (seven) than combined goals and assists (six) across all competitions. He featured in just 40% of the total minutes played by City despite being in the squad for 82% of them.
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His involvement dropped to 30% last term as Grealish's career plummeted to its nadir. Three of his six starts after Christmas came against lower-league opposition in the FA Cup, while 16 starts in total is his fewest in a campaign since he was 20 years old.
Unsurprisingly, it was also the player's least productive season in terms of chances created and dribbling success since returning to the Premier League in 2019.
City's team structure has seldom afforded Grealish the license to take on and glide past opponents as he did with such insouciance as the talismanic captain at boyhood club Aston Villa.
The question now is whether the affable 29-year-old can reverse the downward trajectory of his career – and who will afford him the opportunity to do so.
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)
Teenager Moore joins Shelbourne from West Hampublished at 21:48 BST 27 July
21:48 BST 27 July
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Sean 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."
Pitch for double-header used for one night onlypublished at 14:02 BST 27 July
14:02 BST 27 July
Simon Stone Chief football news reporter at the MetLife Stadium
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Bournemouth 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.
Bowen is West Ham's 'captain fantastic'published at 10:45 BST 27 July
10:45 BST 27 July
Simon Stone Chief football news reporter at the MetLife Stadium
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West 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."
Mistakes cost West Ham in pre-season defeatpublished at 09:49 BST 27 July
09:49 BST 27 July
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Two 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.
'I cannot see any logic' in Wilson talkspublished at 15:02 BST 24 July
15:02 BST 24 July
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We 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?
Is Wilson the striker Hammers need?published at 09:39 BST 24 July
09:39 BST 24 July
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With 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?
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