WHO Poll
Q: 2023/24 Hopes & aspirations for this season
a. As Champions of Europe there's no reason we shouldn't be pushing for a top 7 spot & a run in the Cups
24%
  
b. Last season was a trophy winning one and there's only one way to go after that, I expect a dull mid table bore fest of a season
17%
  
c. Buy some f***ing players or we're in a battle to stay up & that's as good as it gets
18%
  
d. Moyes out
38%
  
e. New season you say, woohoo time to get the new kit and wear it it to the pub for all the big games, the wags down there call me Mr West Ham
3%
  



Alan 2:39 Thu May 2
Thursday news (includes West Ham)
BBC

Arsenal are prepared to listen to offers for 27-year-old Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus this summer. (Athletic - subscription required)

The Gunners are hopeful Italy midfielder Jorginho, 32, will snub interest from Juventus, Lazio and Napoli to sign a contract extension. (Standard)

Brighton will look to lure Kieran McKenna away from Ipswich Town if manager Roberto de Zerbi leaves the Seagulls at the end of the season. (Guardian)

Tottenham are targeting Chelsea and England midfielder Conor Gallagher, 24, along with 23-year-old Feyenoord and Mexico striker Santiago Gimenez this summer, while they also have eyes on Bournemouth's English defender Lloyd Kelly, 25. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Everton could be forced to sell England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, 30, if their proposed takeover by prospective new owners 777 Partners collapses. (Talksport)

Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Newcastle United are among the favourites to sign Everton's Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana, 22. (Football Transfers)

Manchester United are planning to stick with manager Erik ten Hag next season because of the lack of a clear alternative, along with the cost of firing the Dutchman. (Athletic - subscription required)

Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes, 29, says his future at Manchester United will depend on whether the club want him to stay beyond the summer. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Newcastle United will not be pressured into selling 26-year-old Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes below his £100m release clause or parting with Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 24. (i Sport)

Newcastle are closing in on Fulham's 26-year-old England defender Tosin Adarabioyo on a free transfer. (Sun)

Adarabioyo, who has also attracted interest from AC Milan, Manchester United and Liverpool, has informed Fulham he will not sign a new deal when his current one expires this summer. (Mail)

Borussia Dortmund are considering bringing back former boss Jurgen Klopp as head of football in 2025 after the Liverpool manager departs Anfield at the end of the season. (Independent)

Liverpool could look to sign Eintracht Frankfurt and Ecuador defender Willian Pacho, 22, and then loan him back to the German club for the 2024-25 season. (Bild, via Goal)

West Ham are expecting 23-year-old Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus, Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta, 26, and Mexico midfielder Edson Alvarez, 26, to push for moves away from the club this summer. (Football Insider)

Fluminense have presented a formal proposal to sign Brazil defender Thiago Silva after the 39-year-old announced he would leave Chelsea at the end of the season. (Fabrizio Romano)

Feyenoord assistant manager Sipke Hulshoff, head of performance Ruben Peeters and analyst Etienne Reijnen have agreed to follow boss Arne Slot to Liverpool. (Football Insider)

Everton are monitoring Hull City's English centre-back Jacob Greaves, 23, and Blackburn Rovers' Republic of Ireland forward Sammie Szmodics, 28. (Football Transfers)

Juventus and AC Milan have turned their attention away from Joshua Zirkzee due to fears Bologna's 22-year-old Dutch forward would prefer a summer move to Arsenal. (Givemesport)

Barcelona and Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo, 25, is deciding whether to sign a new deal with the Spanish club amid interest from Manchester United and Bayern Munich. (Sport - in Spanish)

Austria Football Association president Klaus Mitterdorfer hopes Ralf Rangnick will reject a move to Bayern Munich and stay on as the country's manager. (Sky Sports Germany)

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner would like to be reunited with 31-year-old Juventus and Serbia winger Filip Kostic, who he managed at Eintracht Frankfurt. (Calciomercato - in Italian)




Sky Paper Talk

THE SUN

Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds have ambitious plans to increase Wrexham's capacity to an eye-watering high of 55,000.

Marcus Rashford will resist any attempt by Manchester United to sell him this summer.

Fans will have more time to cheer on England while downing pints in the boozer, James Cleverly hinted yesterday. The Home Secretary confirmed he's looking into extending pub opening hours for the Euros this summer.

Arsenal are reportedly ready to listen to offers for Gabriel Jesus after the emergence of Kai Havertz.

Ebbsfleet United's plans for a stunning new £40m waterfront stadium has been given the green light in an area in "desperate need of development".

Chelsea's Thiago Silva has interest from three London clubs, according to reports.

Coventry's Ellis Simms is wanted by two Premier League clubs this summer.

Manchester United star Tom Heaton is reportedly open to staying at the club after his contract expires this summer.

THE GUARDIAN

Brighton will look to lure Kieran McKenna away from Ipswich if Roberto De Zerbi quits as manager this summer.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Bruno Fernandes says he will consider his future this summer and that staying at Manchester United will be down to his club wanting him.

Tottenham Hotspur are working on two summer transfer plans - one for if they finish fourth and another for if they miss out on Champions League qualification.

Billy Vunipola will not face any further disciplinary action from Saracens following his arrest in Majorca but could still be charged with conduct prejudicial to the game by the Rugby Football Union.

Emma Raducanu has been named on the entry list for the French Open qualifying tournament.

DAILY MAIL

Erik ten Hag is reportedly set to remain in charge of Manchester United next season after INEOS pinpointed the real reason behind his struggles.

Chelsea fans are set to show their appreciation for Conor Gallagher by revealing a gigantic banner ahead of their Stamford Bridge showdown with their rivals Tottenham, who are being linked with a summer swoop amid his contract stalemate.

Marc Guehi has won his race to be fit for Euro 2024 after recovering from knee surgery.

Shocking footage has emerged capturing the moment that a young linesman was punched in the face by a staff member from a rival football team in North Wales.

Jurgen Klopp has been linked with a sensational return to Borussia Dortmund in 2025.

Robert Lewandowski is reportedly playing for his future as Barcelona prepare for a summer fire sale, with only three stars safe from the chop.

Former Manchester City left-back Gael Clichy has revealed that Pep Guardiola had some rather savage first words for the team when he took charge in 2016.

DAILY MIRROR

Ian Maatsen's dad, Edward, has revealed his son wants to stay at Borussia Dortmund as "things are not going well at Chelsea since they changed ownership".

Leicester star Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is not seeking a move away this summer but still may be forced to quit his boyhood club.

THE ATHLETIC

John Achterberg will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after 15 years of service.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has ordered Manchester United's non-football staff back into their offices in Manchester and London - insisting the club must end its work-from-home culture.

Benfica are expected to trigger a buy option to make their loan transfer of Manchester United left-back Alvaro Fernandez permanent this summer.

Philadelphia Union have completed a unique deal to sign highly-rated US youth international Cavan Sullivan to the most lucrative homegrown contract in MLS history - Sullivan will then transfer to Manchester City when he turns 18, the first time an agreement like that has been baked into a player's first MLS contract.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin is close to agreeing a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2028.

USA defender Sergino Dest is out of the Copa America after confirming he has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.

DAILY EXPRESS

Chelsea have reportedly registered an interest in Jordan Pickford as they look to pounce on Everton's potential takeover chaos.

Raheem Sterling is reportedly set to snub transfer offers this summer as he is keen to prove his worth at Chelsea.

EVENING STANDARD

Jose Mourinho has backed West Ham managerial target Ruben Amorim to succeed in "any" league.

SCOTTISH SUN

Celtic will have to stump up at least £5m to land striker Adam Idah this summer.

DAILY RECORD

Rangers are reportedly considering a move for talented Australian winger Raphael Borges Rodrigues as Philippe Clement beefs things up for the future.

Hibs are prioritising experience over all else as Nick Montgomery revealed their summer transfer plans - which could see as many as 18 players axed.






TBR

West Ham United set to rival Atletico Madrid for signing of ‘outstanding’ 24-year-old

Mark Marston

West Ham United have one eye on the fast approaching summer transfer window, as a rumour emerges.

West Ham have enjoyed a steady season in the Premier League and still have an outside chance of finishing in the European spots.

The Irons currently reside in eighth, four points adrift of seven-placed Newcastle United and five from Manchester United, who occupy sixth.

David Moyes has come under huge scrutiny at times, with many questioning his brand of football, but it appears club chiefs are planning to back him in the market this summer, as one transfer rumour has surfaced.

It has come to light, that West Ham are eying a move for Real Betis’ ‘outstanding’ left-back Juan Miranda ahead of the summer transfer window, as per Estadio Deportivo.

The 24-year-old is also attracting interest from LaLiga giants Atletico Madrid as well as Real Sociedad.

Clubs in the Premier League are keeping tabs on Miranda, with Wolves, Crystal Palace and Brentford all mooted with a move.

Miranda has enjoyed a productive campaign under the stewardship of former Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini, as his side occupy seventh in Spain’s top-flight.

The former Barcelona defender can also operate as a centre-back, which would provide great versatility to Moyes’ ranks.

AC Milan, Benfica and Porto are keeping an eye on developments.

The potential signing of Miranda would be a no-brainer for West Ham, as he’s set to become a free agent at the end of his contract in June, meaning it’d be pretty low risk.

Further, given he only celebrated his 24th birthday earlier this year, he has bags of time to develop and polish his skillset in East London.

Capped at senior level by Spain, Miranda is well-seasoned at the highest level and would provide stiff competition to Emerson.

The only downside of pursuing the deal would be the possible saga attached, as there will be plenty of suitors fighting for his signature.

Anyhow, The Hammers can put themselves in pole position if they can make a late run for the European spots, as Premier League football paired with the UEFA Conference or Europa League would be a proposition to good to turn down.




Telegraph

Premier League vultures circle for Oliver Arblaster after Sheffield United relegation

Aston Villa and West Ham are among the clubs monitoring the progress of the highly rated young midfielder

James Ducker

Aston Villa and West Ham United are among a number of Premier League clubs circling Sheffield United’s highly rated young midfielder Oliver Arblaster.

Sheffield United were relegated from the Premier League at the weekend and could now face a battle to keep the coveted England Under-20 international this summer.

Scouts from across England’s top flight have been keeping close tabs on the progress of Arblaster, who was even made captain in Sheffield United’s 4-2 defeat at Manchester United last week despite it being only his seventh Premier League start for the club. He also captained the club against Newcastle at the weekend.

Arblaster, 20, impressed on loan at League One side Port Vale during the first half of the season before signing a new four-year deal with Sheffield United in February that ties him to the club until June 2028.

Manager Chris Wilder handed Arblaster his Premier League debut as a 64th minute substitute against Arsenal in early March when Sheffield United were already 6-0 down and he has been an ever-present since. Despite Sheffield United’s severe struggles, the holding midfielder has stood out for his quality on the ball, composure and work rate and is already catching the eye of a series of leading Premier League clubs.

Sheffield United are determined to keep him at Bramall Lane next season and Wilder has earmarked a key role for him in the Championship.

Wilder claimed Arblaster was “the best midfielder on the pitch for his age” at Old Trafford last Wednesday and has similarly been impressed by the maturity the youngster showed in a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield and a 2-2 draw against Chelsea.

“His performances have been incredibly consistent at the highest level – against Liverpool the way they press,” Wilder said.

“He was the best on the park against £200 million of talent against Chelsea. He was good at Brentford and that was a different challenge.

“He was against Burnley and [against United], pound for pound against [Christian] Eriksen and Man United have got a special kid in there as well [in Kobbie Mainoo], he was going to the end and making really good decisions with and without the ball.”


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Heavi995 9:03 Fri May 3
Re: Thursday news (includes West Ham)
Thanks Alan

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bill green 3:33 Thu May 2
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