In brief - Wednesday's news round-up

  • by Staff Writer #2
  • Wednesday, 19th June 2019

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West Ham confirm third summer signing: Predicted 4-2-3-1 lineup including him
West Ham United announced the signing of Spaniard Pablo Fornals for £24m on a five-year contract (with an option to extend it further by a year) as Manuel Pellegrini looks to fortify his squad before an important season ahead. This makes him the second most expensive signing for the Hammers after Brazilian Felipe Anderson.
https://madaboutepl.net/2019/06/how-will-west-ham-united-lineup-with-pablo-fornals-in-the-side/

Man Utd fans react to West Ham Issa Diop swap demand: ’Stop the planet, I want to get off'
MANCHESTER UNITED have been told by West Ham to include Anthony Martial in their approach for Issa Diop - and Red Devils fans are outraged.
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/786354/Man-Utd-transfer-news-West-Ham-Issa-Diop-latest-update?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+daily-star-football+%28Daily+Star+%3A%3A+Football+Feed%29

Declan Rice’s future is with West Ham, says Alvin Martin
West Ham legend Alvin Martin believes Declan Rice's future remains at the club under manager Manuel Pellegrini.
https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/11744202/declan-rice8217s-future-is-with-west-ham-says-alvin-martin

West Ham ground gets baseball makeover ahead of MLB London Series
West Ham's London Stadium has undergone a transformation like no other as it prepares to host Europe's first-ever regular-season Major League Baseball (MLB) game in late June.
https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-ground-gets-baseball-makeover-ahead-of-mlb-london-series-a4169946.html

Slaven Bilic recruits West Brom assistants Dean Racunica and Danilo Butorovic
Slaven Bilic has recruited two assistants to work alongside him at The Hawthorns following his appointment as head coach last week.
https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/west-bromwich-albion/2019/06/18/slaven-bilic-recruits-west-brom-assistants-dean-racunica-and-danilo-butorovic/

West Ham dig heels in over Issa Diop transfer as Man Utd reject Anthony Martial swap deal
Manchester United are keen to snap up West Ham defender Issa Diop but face paying a huge fee for the 22-year-old
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/west-ham-dig-heels-over-16536087

Rice will continue to improve under Pellegrini - Alvin Martin
Alvin Martin reached the pinnacle of life as an England footballer 33 years ago today, when he appeared for the Three Lions at the 1986 FIFA World Cup finals.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2019/june/18-june/rice-will-continue-improve-under-pellegrini-alvin-martin

Declan Rice: I still smile about Arsenal goal to this day!
Declan Rice admits he still breaks into a smile every time he is reminded of his Individual Performance of the Season award-winning display against Arsenal.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2019/june/18-june/declan-rice-i-still-smile-about-arsenal-goal-day

The number 18s
West Ham's latest signing Pablo Fornals will wear the number 18 shirt during the 2019/20 season.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=133630

No Gomez giveaway, says Celta chief
The President of Celta Vigo has told potential suitors that they will need to match or come close to Maxi Gomez's minimum release fee in order for bids to be taken seriously.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=133631

Academy star secures three-year contract [video]
One of West Ham's most highly-rated Academy stars has signed a three-year contract - with League One Coventry City.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=133632



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