Tag: West Ham
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Redknapp and Rio reunite
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has reunited with old boss Harry Redknapp in London on completion of his move to Queens Park Rangers. The six-times Premier League champion was linked with a move to freshly-promoted QPR back in June when his contract with the Red Devils expired. Completion of his medical and finalisation of…
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Premier League trio up pace in race for Brazilian
Brazilian striker Paulo Sérgio Betanin, known as ‘Paulinho,’ is under hot pursuit by three Premier League clubs – West Ham, Southampton and Stoke City – and his agent has hinted one of the trio will seal a deal this summer. The 28-year-old, who plays for Italian side Livorno, was instrumental in his side’s Serie A…
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West Ham manager lifts lid on transfer raid
West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce has hailed the signature of ex-Ipswich Town defender Aaron Cresswell for £2million. The 24-year-old completed his move to Upton Park earlier this month from Mick McCarthy’s Championship outfit and Allardyce believes he got value for money for the left-back. He told West Ham TV: “This one was a very,…
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Ecuador star signs for West Ham
West Ham boss Sam Alladryce has put pen to paper with his fifth signing of the summer transfer window, Ecuador’s star World Cup striker Enner Valencia. The 25-year-old, who formerly played for Mexican side Pachuca, passed his medical with the Hammers on Saturday and has now put his signature to a deal worth £12M. The…
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West Ham looking at German centre-back
Football Express News understands that West Ham United have contacted Bundesliga side Stuttgart about the services of Antonio Rudiger. The young German defender made his senior debut for Stuttgart in 2011 and has since cemented his place in the side’s defence, playing in 35 games last season in a consistently good manner. Portuguese giants Porto…
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Richardson signs for Aston Villa
The summer exodus from relegation victims Fulham continued today with the completion Kieran Richardson’s move to Aston Villa, who signed on the dotted line after passing his medical this afternoon. The 29-year-old former Cottager secured his place next season in the Premier League by penning a two-year deal with the midlands-based side that will see him…
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Poyet signs for West Ham
Diego Poyet, the son of Sunderland coach and former Uruguay international midfielder Gus Poyet, has signed a four-year contract with West Ham. The 19-year-old ex-Charlton Athletic midfielder took his first steps as a top-flight footballer this afternoon on completion of the deal which will see him progress from Championship to Premier League under the watchful…
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Legend: England invented football but cannot deliver the goods
England may have invented the game of football, but their days of possessing world class talent are long gone and this is why they fell out of bed in Brazil, according to Chelsea legend Ron Harris. England found themselves dumped out of the World Cup during the early group stage of the competition, limping across…
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West Ham court French defender
West Ham have made their approach to French Ligue 1 side Lorient to enquire about the possible signing of defender Lamine Kone. With the troubled Hammers having struggled through a turbulent Premier League campaign of inconsistent performances, player injuries, hefty defeats and dressing-room bust-ups, manager Sam Allardyce is addressing their problems and top of his…
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Aston Villa complete Joe Cole deal
Aston Villa have completed the signing for former England midfielder Joe Cole on a two-year deal. The 32-year-old became available on a free transfer after being released by fellow Premier League side West Ham United at the end of last season and had received offers from a number of English and European clubs. But, Villa,…
