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With the transfer window wide open and deals being done ahead of the new Premier League season, join us as we summarise what's been happening in the world of West Ham United during the past 24 hours.

Get to grips with the very latest transfer rumours in our daily digest, while also catching up on all general news regarding the club.

During the transfer window we break your daily updates into two specific sections which you may find below. Don't forget you may also catch up with the very latest transfer rumours as they arise via the KUMB Forum in the 2021 Summer Transfer Thread.




General News

Reading vs West Ham United: How to follow the game
Veljko Paunovic's side welcome West Ham to the Select Car Leasing Stadium on Wednesday evening as part of their pre-season schedule.
https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/reading-fc-vs-west-ham-21099726

West Ham's owners turn down 'informal approach' to buy club
Former QPR chief executive Philip Beard has been looking to put a deal together.
https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12360223/west-hams-owners-turn-down-informal-approach-to-buy-club-former-qpr-chief-philip-beard-among-those-interested

Ireland U21 boss Jim Crawford hoping to get West Ham rising star Mipo Odubeko on board
Crawford, along with senior boss Stephen Kenny, have been kept waiting for an answer from Odubeko.
https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-40341848.html

Anwar Uddin to become first British South Asian ex-player to join FA Council
East Londoner Uddin, whose father hails from Sylhet in Bangladesh, will bring a wealth of on and off-field experience to the Council, having come through the ranks at West Ham.
https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/12359758/west-ham-academy-graduate-anwar-uddin-to-become-first-british-south-asian-ex-player-to-join-fa-council

The motivational plan that revitalised Lingard at West Ham
Part of his success with the 'Hammers' had to do with his mental preparation , which he has now revealed. It's what he calls the 'Jesse 2.0' goals.
https://www.marca.com/futbol/premier-league/2021/07/21/60f7fe48268e3ef61b8b461e.html

Hammers back campaign to show Hate Will Not Win
West Ham United have shown their support for a campaign to show that Hate Will Not Win following online abuse England players faced after their Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/july/20-july/hammers-back-campaign-show-hate-will-not-win

Is Chelsea target and West Ham midfielder Declan Rice worth £100 million?
Though the player’s contract expires in 2024, West Ham United has asked for an astronomical fee for a couple of reasons.
https://thetopflight.com/2021/07/20/chelsea-target-west-ham-midfielder-declan-rice-worth-100-million/

Mark Hunter: "I watched my father almost die - nine years later we won gold"
Mark Hunter is not your typical rower. Born in the East End of London, he still made it to the top of an elite sport.
https://de.sports.yahoo.com/news/mark-hunter-ich-musste-zusehen-wie-mein-vater-beinahe-starb-neun-jahre-spaeter-gewannen-wir-gold-085639330.html




West Ham United Foundation’s Football Programme 16-19 squads secure title treble!
The West Ham United Foundation’s Football Programme 16-19 squads have wrapped up their 2020/21 season by winning titles their respective leagues.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/july/20-july/west-ham-united-foundations-football-programme-16-19-squads-secure

Ticketing update for West Ham United supporters
West Ham United can provide supporters with an update regarding digital ticketing and access to London Stadium for the Betway Cup fixture against Atalanta on Saturday 7 August.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/july/20-july/ticketing-update-west-ham-united-supporters

Reading v West Ham United - All You Need To Know
West Ham United continue preparations for the 2021/22 season with a pre-season fixture at EFL Championship side Reading on Wednesday evening.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/july/20-july/reading-v-west-ham-united-all-you-need-know

Arrested Premier League player not from West Ham
The Premier League player who was arrested and whose home was raided by Police last weekend is not a member of West Ham United FC.
https://kumb.com/story.php?id=135780

Dagny Brynjarsdottir: Pre-season has been tough, but good so far
A new dawn is upon West Ham United Women's team, who returned to pre-season training at Chadwell Heath at the beginning of July.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/july/20-july/dagny-brynjarsdottir-pre-season-has-been-tough-good-so-far

West Ham secure new number nine
David Moyes had previous said that he wants to add a new number nine to his squad.
https://kumb.com/story.php?id=135782

West Ham United forwards Michail Antonio and Saïd Benrahma take new shirt numbers for 2021/22
West Ham United stars Michail Antonio and Saïd Benrahma will wear new shirt numbers for the 2021/22 season.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/july/20-july/west-ham-united-forwards-michail-antonio-and-said-benrahma-take-new

Quiz: Name every West Ham United No9 in the Premier League era
Another squad number change has occurred this week at West Ham United, with Michail Antonio taking the No9 shirt and Said Benrahma moving to No22!
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/july/20-july/quiz-name-every-west-ham-united-no9-premier-league-era





Transfer Latest

Two English teams in for Colley
The future of Omar Colley at Sampdoria is increasingly in doubt. The Gambian central is one of the prized pieces of the Sampdoria team.
https://www.clubdoria46.it/2021/07/21/calciomercato-sampdoria-due-inglesi-colley-asta-ferrero/

West Ham face competition for Arnaut Danjuma
According to The Sun, La Liga outfit Villarreal are the front-runners to sign the 24-year-old, despite interest from the English top flight.
https://www.footballfancast.com/west-ham-united-transfer-rumours/whufc-latest-news-arnaut-danjuma-competition-david-moyes-jarrod-bowen-analysis-bournemouth-future-exit-premier-league-gossip

Chelsea Follow West Ham In Lodging Enquiry For Serie A Attacker
Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund have both expressed their interest in signing Domenico Berardi from Sassuolo.
http://insidefutbol.com/2021/07/20/chelsea-follow-west-ham-in-lodging-enquiry-for-serie-a-attacker/519017/

Update on West Ham bid to sign Kral after new talks held
West Ham have reignited their interest in Spartak Moscow midfielder Alex Kral as they look to get him for a cut-price.
https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-major-update-on-west-ham-bid-to-sign-kral-after-new-talks/

Update on Kennedy future at Rangers after new West Ham bid
Rangers have rejected a new Kai Kennedy bid from West Ham and recalled him to first-team training.
https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-major-update-on-kennedy-future-at-rangers-after-new-west-ham-bid/

Man City will listen to offers for Herrera
With Herrera down the pecking order at the Etihad, Leeds and West Ham are said to be interested in making a move.
https://ghanasoccernet.com/man-city-will-listen-to-offers-for-herrera-with-leeds-and-west-ham-eyeing

Liverpool 'are monitoring West Ham star Jarrod Bowen
The Reds are looking to strengthen in attack before their opening day game against Norwich City on August 14.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9809907/Liverpool-monitoring-West-Ham-star-Jarrod-Bowen.html




President Rules Out Losing £4m Star to West Ham
Rennes president Nicolas Holveck has ruled out selling Nayef Aguerd to West Ham United.
https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2021/07/21/not-obliged-to-sell-president-rules-out-selling-4m-star-to-west-ham/

Attacker "flattered" by West Ham interest - but bid rejected
Rangers striker Kai Kennedy says is it "flattering" to be the subject of a bid from West Ham - even though the offer has been rejected.
https://kumb.com/story.php?id=135784

Chelsea 'identify 6ft 7in striker as Tammy Abraham replacement' with West Ham 'in talks'
Chelsea are in the market for a new striker with Erling Haaland still top of their shortlist.
https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1465252/Chelsea-transfer-news-Sasa-Kalajdzic-Tammy-Abraham-West-Ham

Chelsea to offer Tammy Abraham to West Ham for Declan Rice claiming star 'wants to join'
Outcast striker Tammy Abraham set to be used as part of a player plus cash transfer deal to secure the signing of England's EURO 2020 star Declan Rice
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-declan-rice-tammy-abraham-24573519

Everton join West Ham United in race to sign Manchester United outcast Jesse Lingard
Everton hope to beat West Ham United to the signing of Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard
https://metro.co.uk/2021/07/21/everton-join-west-ham-in-race-to-sign-man-utd-ace-jesse-lingard-14963126/

West Ham place nine figure value on Chelsea and Manchester United target
West Ham United have slapped a £100million price tag on Declan Rice in an attempt to warn off any potential suitors, according to reports.
https://kumb.com/story.php?id=135781


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