saturday's news 26th may includes west ham

[kayahammer]

22, up and coming, big, scoring for fun... Naaaaaaah, we'll sign Yakubu.

Or Kevin Davies

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gudjohnsson?

[Bill]

Alfonso Alves scored a shedload in the dutch league and he was a bag of ***** for Boro!

[dapablo]

Thanks CH.

striker scores goals eleswhere and might score goals here or might not but nobody knows, yeah keep it coming

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DAILY EXPRESS: Roy Hodgson says his England players must seize their chance against Norway tonight to convince him they should be in his starting line-up for Euro 2012. Also: Chelsea are poised to make a third bid worth £15million a year to tempt Pep Guardiola to take over as their manager...Luis Suarez has reopened the bitter Patrice Evra race row by insisting his conscience is clear and accusing the FA of an anti-Liverpool witch hunt.

THE INDEPENDENT: Roy Hodgson last night admitted that taking Danny Welbeck to the European Championship as part of a depleted strike force could be a gamble but that he had to trust medical staff who say the Manchester United forward will be fit. Also: Roberto Martinez is set for further talks with Liverpool next week, despite claims from Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan that he has already been offered the job.

DAILY MIRROR: Roy Hodgson last night told his new England it is time to redeem their reputation with the supporters. Also: Liverpool were last night mystified by Dave Whelan's outlandish claims they have offered Roberto Martinez their manager's job.

DAILY MAIL: Roy Hodgson last night promised to give his starlets the chance to fight for an England shirt against France in Euro 2012 as he launched his blueprint for the future.

DAILY STAR: Skipper Steven Gerrard last night claimed England can go all the way at Euro 2012 - fired up by the spirit of Istanbul and Munich. Also: Chelsea are refusing to give up on their bid to make Pep Guardiola their new manager.

THE GUARDIAN: Roy Hodgson has urged his England players to seize an opportunity against Norway tonight and "prove they should be involved" in his line-up at Euro 2012, with his focus already drawn towards the opening group game against France in Donetsk in 16 days' time.

THE SUN: Roy Hodgson begins his England reign in Norway tonight determined to prove he is the man for the job. Also: Pep Guardiola has called on Roman Abramovich to "seduce" him to Chelsea.

THE TIMES: Roy Hodgson revealed last night that he is prepared to gamble on the fitness of Danny Welbeck by taking him to the European Championship finals even if he is not 100 per cent fit. Also: Liverpool have denied claims that they have made a formal offer to Roberto Martinez to succeed Kenny Dalglish at Anfield, although more talks will be held with the Wigan Athletic manager next week.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: At 5pm in Oslo yesterday it was still 28C but a temporary frost descended when Steven Gerrard was asked about his feelings at having been overlooked for the England captaincy by caretaker manager Stuart Pearce. Also: Pep Guardiola appears increasingly keen on working in the Premier League when he returns to management, with Roman Abramovich set to make one more effort to bring him to Chelsea this summer.

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DAILY MAIL

Chelsea's search for a new manager has taken another twist after Pep Guardiola indicated he is open to an offer.

Ray Wilkins has emerged as a shock candidate to be West Brom's new manager.

Huddersfield have slapped an £8m price tag on striker Jordan Rhodes.

Roberto Mancini's son Andrea has been released by Manchester City.

Everton defender Sylvain Distin has signed a new one-year deal.

DAILY STAR

Chelsea are refusing to give up in their bid to make Pep Guardiola their new manager.

Liverpool have offered the manager's job to Roberto Martinez.

Alan Smith has been handed the chance to stay on at Newcastle - as youth coach.

DAILY EXPRESS

Chelsea are poised to make a third bid worth £15m a year to tempt Pep Guardiola to take over as their manager.

Everton defender Sylvain Distin has signed a new one-year contract.

DAILY MIRROR

Liverpool were last night mystified by Dave Whelan's claims that they have offered Roberto Martinez the manager's job at Anfield.

Bacary Sagna reckons Robin van Persie will stay at Arsenal and believes Yann M'Vila will be the perfect new signing.

Jordan Rhodes could well make his farewell apearance for Huddersfield today even if he fires them into the Championship.

Stoke City boss Tony Pulis wants Wolves winger Matt Jarvis to be his big summer signing.

Wigan supremo Dave Whelan has opened the door for Steve Bruce to come back for a third time as boss.

Middlesbrough will snap up Ipswich midfielder Grant Leadbitter on a free transfer - with a £12,000-per-week contract.

Arsenal are ready to send winger Ryo Miyaichi back to Bolton on loan for the whole of next season.

THE SUN

Pep Guardiola has called on Roman Abraomvich to 'seduce' him to Chelsea.

Jan Vertonghen has warned Tottenham to hurry up and sign him - or risk losing out to Arsenal.

West Ham boss Sam Allardyce has slapped in a £7m bid for Dutch scoring sensation Bas Dost.

Clint Dempsey wants to quit Fulham - putting Arsenal on alert.

Dimitar Berbatov is keen on a summer move to PSG.

Roberto Mancini has axed his son Andrea from Manchester City.

Ray Wilkins is the shock name on West Brom's short-list to replace Roy Hodgson.

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Hammers bid £7m for Eredivisie top scorer






West Ham have confirmed to ESPN that they have made a £7 million offer for Heerenveen hotshot Bas Dost.

Dost, 22, was top scorer in the Eredivisie this season, with his 32 goals in 34 games helping Heerenveen to a fifth-place finish and qualification for the Europa League.

Having led the Hammers back to the Premier League at the first attempt through the play-offs last week, Sam Allardyce is now keen to bolster his squad ahead of their return to the top flight.

And the Dutchman, who was tipped to make Bert van Marwik's Netherlands squad for Euro 2012 but surprisingly failed to even make the 30-man preliminary shortlist, is Allardyce's top target.

6ft 4in Dost would help strengthen the Hammers' striking options, with Carlton Cole and Ricardo Vaz Te the club's main attacking threat at present, with Nicky Maynard the chief back-up.

[claretcloggy]

YES!! if we can get our hands on bas dost I'll jump for joy..he's basically a dutch peter crouch

[Kitt the car]

Cheers CH

[west ham15]

That kit is bloody awful

[claretcloggy]

I reckon it's one of the most unique and beautiful kits out there..the kit's color pattern and heart shaped thingies symbolize the flag of county Friesland, which is where Heerenveen is situated.

[graysblue]

If you can also get Michael Kightly from Wolves, he'll supply the ball for the man to score!

He'll also chip in a few himself. He's struggled for fitness for a while but towards the end of last season was getting back to his best when was an England Under 21 regular after his transfer from Grays Athletic to Wolves.

[Muddy]

That bas fella's rejected an offer from villa.

[claretcloggy]

That bas fella's rejected an offer from villa.

anyone with a braincell left in his sane head would turn down an offer from villa..so even bas dost would.

[Hammer Smith]

Thanks CH

[Adie64]

Thanks CH

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espn







Hammers bid £7m for Eredivisie top scorer

He only has one hand, wouldn't want to pick his nose with that

[hammer1975]

cheers CH

by the way - do those new police rules about acting on noisy/rowdy individuals help you out at all mate? i know the council have never been that helpful but from what i could make out in the papers the police can now deal with those issues at the time rather than refering to council 'noise' experts.....?

no Karren column today....thought she'd want to revel in the success a bit (and commiserate Mcleish)