Hammers beat Grasshopper in Zurich friendlypublished at 16:19 19 July
16:19 19 July
West Ham began their pre-season campaign with a 3-1 win over Swiss side Grasshopper at the GC/Campus in Zurich.
Andy Irving opened the scoring in the first half from a Jarrod Bowen assist before 20-year-old striker Callum Marshall doubled the lead just after the break.
Grasshopper then pulled one back before Lucas Paqueta made it 3-1 with a late penalty awarded for handball.
Manager Graham Potter started two separate XIs in the first and second half with new signing El Hadji Malick Diouf making his first appearance.
Gossip: Hammers in talks over Walker-Peters movepublished at 07:23 18 July
07:23 18 July
West Ham are in talks to bring in 28-year-old England defender Kyle Walker-Peters, who is a free agent after leaving Southampton and has pulled out of a move to Besiktas. (Talksport, external)
West Ham are considering a move for Brazil and Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz, but Everton have submitted a bid for the 27-year-old and Aston Villa are also interested. (Teamtalk, external)
Ankergren joins up as goalkeeper coachpublished at 15:22 17 July
15:22 17 July
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West Ham have appointed Casper Ankergren as the club's lead first team goalkeeper coach.
The former Brighton and Leeds keeper joins the Hammers from Danish club Brondby, where he spent the last four years heading up their goalkeeping department.
Ankergren stayed with Brighton after retiring from playing as an assistant goalkeeper coach. He worked with Graham Potter during his time in the role.
West Ham launch 2025-26 away kitpublished at 08:46 17 July
08:46 17 July
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West Ham have unveiled their away kit for the 2025-26 season.
According to the Hammers, the latest edition is inspired by their 1996-97 shirt: "The kit is sure to evoke thoughts of Julian Dicks winning crunching tackles, John Moncur's magic in midfield and Ian Bishop's perfect passes."
Who is West Ham new boy Diouf?published at 13:52 16 July
13:52 16 July
A £19m centre-back, a Senegal international, a 20-year-old.
But what else do we know about West Ham's new signing from Slavia Prague, El Hadji Malick Diouf?
Diouf was recruited by the Galaxy Football Academy in his home city of Dakar, Senegal, aged 13.
He joined the Academie Mawade Wade - named after the former Senegal national team coach and boasting graduates including ex-Manchester United and Stoke man Mame Biram Diouf - four years later.
In January 2023 aged 18, he went on trial at Norwegian top-flight club Tromso, 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle and was offered a contract to join their reserve team.
Diouf quickly graduated to the first team and helped Tromso finish third in the Norwegian league and qualify for Europe. It was during the 2023 season where he established himself in the left wing-back role after playing predominantly as a winger during his youth career.
The move helped pave the way for the Academie Mawade Wade to sign a four-year partnership with Tromso in October 2024.
After a year, 21 first team appearances and three goals in Norway, Diouf signed for Slavia Prague in the Czech Republic - the same club from which the Hammers signed Tomas Soucek and Vladimir Coufal.
Last season he made 41 appearances, most as a wing-back - including eight in the Europa League - as Slavia won the Czech First League by 16 points.
His seven goals and four assists illustrate the attacking threat he offers down the left side.
Diouf has also made six appearances for the Senegal national team since his debut in September 2024, winning on five occasions including playing the full game in June's historic victory over England.
Head coach Graham Potter believes the £19m Senegal defender, who can play at left-back or left wing-back, is a "really good fit" for the Hammers. Here are some of your comments:
Bobby: Young, quick and gets forward. He had Bukayo Saka in his pocket in the recent friendly against England. A very good signing.
John: Very well thought of at Slavia Prague. He looked great against England. Potter has a decent record of improving young players so this seems a very sensible signing to me and, crucially, for sensible money.
Len: Looks like we could have a gem. He could be a much better player than Mohammed Kudus. He has more assists and an eye for goal, so add that to his determination and West Ham should be OK next season.
Dave: At long last, we have brought someone in and he is around the right age. We now need to back this up with some more signings. Keep David Sullivan and Karren Brady away from the transfers and leave it to Potter, then perhaps we might be able to build a team that performs better than the past few seasons.
Jamie: About time we got someone. He is a solid player and we have had some great deals from the Czech league. This guy looks like he has everything to succeed at the highest level and he is young with plenty of room to grow.
Rob: So the rebuild finally begins at West Ham. Let's hope we sign another two or three before we kick the new season off. Potter needs a chance to prove himself with his signings.
Gossip: Hammers target Sassuolo striker Pinamontipublished at 07:31 16 July
07:31 16 July
Sassuolo and Italy striker Andrea Pinamonti is attracting interest from West Ham United, with London rivals Brentford also enquiring about the 26-year-old. (Standard), external
'There were a lot of teams but I chose West Ham' - Diouf published at 17:34 15 July
17:34 15 July
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West Ham have signed Senegal international El Hadji Malick Diouf on a long-term contract.
The left-sided full-back or wing-back, 20, won the Czech top flight with Slavia Prague last season and will wear the number 12 shirt for the Hammers.
He told the club's website: "I'm really happy to be here and to make a progression for my career. I'm looking forward to working hard and joining my new teammates.
"There were a lot of teams [who wanted to sign me], but I chose West Ham United first and I spoke with the coach and it was a good plan for me.
"I want to say to the West Ham supporters I'm very happy to be here with them. I think we'll make a very good season this year."
Head Coach Graham Potter added: "He is a young player we have been watching for some time, and somebody that we believe can be a really good fit for what we are trying to build at the club."
How much did Premier League clubs earn in prize money?published at 19:32 14 July
19:32 14 July
All 20 clubs earn a share of Premier League prize money. The amount each club receives depends on their league position and number of televised matches.
Prize money consists of UK and international merit broadcast payments, equal shares, commercial revenues and facility fees.
All clubs received a central commercial payment of £7.9m and equal shares from UK (£29.8m) and international (£59.2m) revenues.
Clubs are also paid a facility fee for matches broadcast on domestic TV. Liverpool had 30 of their 38 league matches televised - more than any other club.
1st: Liverpool - £174.9m
2nd: Arsenal - £171.5m
3rd: Manchester City - £165.5m
4th: Chelsea - £163.7m
5th: Newcastle United - £160.2m
6th: Aston Villa - £159.3m
7th: Nottingham Forest - £152.5m
8th: Brighton - £145.1m
9th: Bournemouth - £143.4m
10th: Brentford - £138.9m
11th: Fulham - £135.5m
12th: Crystal Palace - £136.1m
13th: Everton - £131.8m
14th: West Ham - £130.9m
15th: Manchester United - £136.2m
16th: Wolves - £123.1m
17th: Tottenham - £127.8m
18th: Leicester - £116.9m
19th: Ipswich Town - £111.1m
20th: Southampton - £109.2m
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Will Kudus exit fund a West Ham rebuild?published at 14:34 10 July
14:34 10 July
Tom McCoy BBC Sport Journalist
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Mohammed Kudus' proposed £55m move to Tottenham could see him become the latest player to leave West Ham in what promises to be a transitional summer for Graham Potter's side.
The Hammers have already released Lukasz Fabianski, Aaron Cresswell, Vladimir Coufal, Danny Ings and Kurt Zouma, who made a combined total of 1,260 appearances, while out-of-contract veteran Michail Antonio could follow them out of the door when his future is eventually resolved.
West Ham are in need of younger players, having fielded the oldest starting line-up in the Premier League last season at an average age of 28 years and 242 days.
The departure of Kudus, 24, would not help in that regard but should at least generate funds for Potter, who may need to sell before he can buy during this transfer window.
The Hammers are still feeling the pinch from the £125m spent on recruitment last year, while the mid-season sacking of head coach Julen Lopetegui, with the associated compensation costs, has further constrained their options.
Their solitary first-team signing this summer has been compulsory, with Jean-Clair making an obligatory £32.8m move after a loan spell.
It was only in January that the Hammers were ranked by Deloitte as the world's 17th wealthiest club, while their most recent accounts showed a pre-tax profit of £57m, buoyed by the sale of Declan Rice to Arsenal for an initial £100m in 2023.
However, next season will be their second in a row without European competition and, as a result, staying within Profit and Sustainability Regulations could become more difficult.
In addition to finding a replacement for Kudus, the Hammers reportedly want a new striker, goalkeeper, central midfielder and left-back, but overhauling the squad while balancing the books could prove challenging.
'Gutted to see him go' or 'good riddance' to Kudus?published at 09:59 10 July
09:59 10 July
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We asked for your views on Tottenham agreeing a £55m fee to sign Mohammed Kudus.
Here are some of your comments:
Leigh: It's good riddance as far as I'm concerned. Once he made it clear that he wanted to join Tottenham, there was no way back. And those stats don't tell the whole truth, he was bang average, lazy and uninterested for a large chunk of last season. Let's just hope the money is reinvested by Sullivan. I have my doubts.
Chris: Loved Kudus, so strong on the ball, took people on and created space for others. Only weakness maybe was releasing it at the right moment. The problem was he was best suited to the position where Jarrod Bowen excels. Gutted to see him go, especially to Spurs.
Mark: Sad news, great player. Our board cannot run a bath, let alone a club. Big hole to fill.
Neil: Most fans happy to see him go, but the price seems low. We just don't seem to be capable of keeping players happy so they want to stay or getting a good deal for them. Apart from Declan Rice, I cant think of anyone recently where it felt like we got a good price. Let's see if we can spend the money wisely.
James: Despite Kudus' dribbling stats, he struggled to have a positive impact on the game for us and he was often guilty of overplaying in the wrong areas of the pitch. So while he has so much potential, I don't think his loss will make or break our season. It'll be more important what we do with the funds from the sale.
Kenneth: Can never play Kudus in his best position as he isn't as good as Bowen. Seemed uninterested last season and if we use the money wisely we could do better. Never seemed loyal to the club and West Ham was always a stepping stone to take him further. Once Spurs can't offer Champions League football anymore, I'm sure he will lose interest there too.
John: Total joke. West Ham can't buy any players until they have let Kudus go and at such a ridiculously low price. If we want to compete at the top level, the board need to sell the club. Big stadium, small club, no future.
Glen: Very angry with the decision to sell at a cut price if there was a £85 million release clause. If he plays like his first season, Spurs have a great deal. My concern is by accepting the deal, how much debt are West Ham in? And how much money will Graham Potter be given to strengthen a weak squad? A relegation battle ahead for sure.
How much of a loss will Kudus be?published at 18:06 9 July
18:06 9 July
West Ham were short of things to shout about in 2024-25 but at least a ball-carrying midfielder attempting to pass a rival offered some form of excitement.
Mohammed Kudus was the man for the job as he attempted far more dribbles than anyone else in the Premier League across the campaign.
Gossip: West Ham eye Boro's Hackneypublished at 11:22 9 July
11:22 9 July
West Ham are among several clubs monitoring Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney, with the 23-year-old attracting interest from Premier League rivals Everton, Brentford, Fulham and Crystal Palace, as well as European sides Porto, Stuttgart, and Bayer Leverkusen. (Sky Sports), external
Last Pundit Standing - finding the BBC's next football expertpublished at 17:47 8 July
17:47 8 July
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The BBC's search to find a new football expert is under way, with 12 content creators competing in Last Pundit Standing to win a role as BBC Sport's next football content creator.
The first two episodes of the show - co-hosted by former Watford captain Troy Deeney and YouTuber and football presenter James Allcott - are available to watch on iPlayer, as well as BBC Sport's YouTube channel and TikTok account, with new episodes every week until 11 August.
The contestants, who were chosen from more than 400 applicants, will be whittled down through a series of tasks staged at iconic football locations as the creators are challenged by some of the biggest names in the game.
Gossip: Hammers remain interested in Dioufpublished at 07:41 8 July
07:41 8 July
West Ham are keeping a close eye on El Hadji Malick Diouf, with Slavia Prague manager Jindrich Trpisovsky confirming the Senegalese defender is set to leave the club. The Hammers face competition from Leeds United for the 20-year-old. (Standard), external
Meanwhile, Hammers defender Nayef Aguerd is a priority summer target for French side Marseille. (L'Equipe - in French), external
