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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

Season Preview: Where to begin?
It hardly seems like yesterday that Southampton were being brushed aside and Europa League football was confirmed.
https://kumb.com/article.php?id=44066

Newcastle United v West Ham United: match preview
Some things are always worth looking forward to at the start of a new season. There's the anticipation of fixture release day, looking forward to new kits and some new signings. Er, maybe.
https://kumb.com/article.php?id=44065

Preview Percy on Newcastle: the video version
KUMB.com's Preview Percy looks ahead to Sunday afternoon's Premier League clash with Newcastle at St James' Park in his own inimitable style.
https://kumb.com/story.php?id=135949

David Moyes challenges Said Benrahma to replicate Jesse Lingard’s West Ham form
David Moyes has challenged Said Benrahma to replicate the form of Jesse Lingard at West Ham this season.
https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-news-moyes-benrahma-lingard-b950576.html

David Moyes: Excitement for the season ahead, Newcastle and positive momentum
David Moyes held his first pre-match press conference of the season on Friday afternoon, as he looked ahead to the campaign opener at Newcastle United with real excitement.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/august/13-august/david-moyes-excitement-season-ahead-newcastle-and-positive

Team News: Manager offers West Ham United fitness update ahead of Premier League opener
Manager David Moyes says the majority of his squad have a clean bill of health ahead of West Ham United’s first Premier League game of the season this weekend.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/august/13-august/team-news-manager-offers-west-ham-united-fitness-update-ahead

As It Happened: David Moyes' pre-Newcastle United press conference
Good afternoon, I trust you enjoyed your summers, and welcome back to Rush Green Training Ground for West Ham United manager David Moyes' press conference ahead of Sunday's Premier League season opener away to Newcastle United.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/august/13-august/it-happened-david-moyes-pre-newcastle-united-press-conference

Moyes buoyant ahead of season opener despite 'difficult' transfer window
David Moyes is approaching the new season in bullish form despite a "difficult" transfer window so far for the Hammers.
https://www.newhamrecorder.co.uk/sport/moyes-previews-west-ham-clash-against-newcastle-8236328

Moyes: We're trying to add to the squad
West Ham manager David Moyes says he is staying hopeful that the club can bring in more new signings before the end of the transfer window.
https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/12380617/moyes-were-trying-to-add-to-the-squad

Double doubt for Newcastle trip
David Moyes says Angelo Ogbonna and Manuel Lanzini are back in training - although both remain doubtful for Sunday's season opener at St James' Park.
https://kumb.com/story.php?id=135948

Four changes to look out for when West Ham United face Newcastle
Law 12 (fouls and misconduct) has been revised to provide greater clarity on handball offences.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/august/13-august/four-changes-look-out-when-west-ham-united-face-newcastle

Joe Willock completes £22million move to Newcastle from Arsenal on a long-term deal after stellar loan last season - but will NOT be available for the Magpies' Premier League opener against West Ham
Joe Willock has completed his move from Arsenal to Newcastle for £22million on Friday afternoon.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9891523/Joe-Willock-completes-22million-Newcastle-Arsenal-long-term-deal-stellar-loan.html

Man City man to start in September
West Ham United's incoming Head of Recruitment Rob Newman is set to start his new role at the club later that month.
https://kumb.com/story.php?id=135953

Paywall for PAI
The organisation behind a bid for West Ham United have released a new missive - behind a paywall.
https://kumb.com/story.php?id=135946

'In the bad periods I bottled up so much that I resorted to drinking to ease the pain': Jesse Lingard opens up to JAMIE REDKNAPP about the '2.0 project' that saw him return from mental health struggles and thrive in West Ham renaissance
Jesse Lingard wants to tell his story. Joined by his brother, Louie Scott, and Alexandros Alexiadis, coach of Greece's Under 17s, the trio are here to explain 'Project Jesse 2.0'.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9892059/Manchester-United-Jesse-Lingard-opens-low-periods-led-2-0-project.html

My West Ham - Libor Se?ka
Few West Ham United supporters have done more to raise the Club’s profile during the COVID pandemic than Libor Se?ka.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/august/13-august/my-west-ham-libor-secka

Pierre Ekwah praises ‘great thing’ West Ham United U23s have done in pre-season
Pierre Ekwah is delighted with the attention to detail that has gone into West Ham United U23s’ preparations for the new season.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/august/13-august/pierre-ekwah-praises-great-thing-west-ham-united-u23s-have-done

Under 23s Match Preview: Arsenal
West Ham Utd Under 23s' season begins on Monday evening as they host Arsenal at the London Stadium.
https://kumb.com/story.php?id=135951

Support West Ham United U23s in their Premier League 2 season opener at London Stadium!
The first competitive fixture of the 2021/22 season at London Stadium pits West Ham United U23s in a London derby against Arsenal U23s on Monday 16 August at 7pm – and tickets are now on sale!
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/august/13-august/support-west-ham-united-u23s-their-premier-league-2-season

Watch: Go behind the scenes at West Ham United's media day
West Ham United's players had their pre-season media day this week, as the countdown to Sunday's Premier League opener at Newcastle United continued to ramp up.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/august/13-august/watch-go-behind-scenes-west-ham-uniteds-media-day

Craig Dawson: I can't wait to play in front of a full stadium again
Craig Dawson's first season with West Ham United could hardly have gone any better.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/august/13-august/craig-dawson-i-cant-wait-play-front-full-stadium-again

Robbie Savage's Premier League verdict: Every team assessed as new champions tipped
There are only four clubs who could win the title this season – Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/robbie-savages-premier-league-verdict-24753562

New FSA survey launched
The Football Supporters Association has today launched a new study, examining the experiences of women attending football matches.
https://kumb.com/story.php?id=135952

MK Dons confirm appointment of Liam Manning as first ever head coach
MK Dons have appointed former Ipswich Town academy coach Liam Manning as their first ever head coach. He's credited with playing a big part in Declan Rice's rise to prominence at West Ham.
https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2021-08-13/mk-dons-confirm-appointment-of-manning-as-first-ever-head-coach





Transfer Latest

Tottenham in talks to sign Nikola Milenkovic after West Ham move stalls
Spurs are now in discussions, with their deal for Bologna's Takehiro Tomiyasu not progressing, as well as Wolves.
https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12380548/tottenham-in-talks-to-sign-nikola-milenkovic-after-west-ham-move-stalls

Tottenham to trump West Ham with highest Prem bid yet for attacking sensation
Tottenham will take the lead in the race for Igor Gomes by submitting a higher transfer offer than West Ham for the Sao Paulo midfielder, a report claims.
https://www.teamtalk.com/news/tottenham-trump-west-ham-transfer-bid-igor-gomes

Bayern Sporting Director Comments On Claim Around West Ham Target Corentin Tolisso
Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has quashed claims that the club have told Arsenal and West Ham target Corentin Tolisso that he is not part of their plans.
https://insidefutbol.com/2021/08/13/bayern-munich-sporting-director-comments-on-claim-around-arsenal-and-west-ham-target-corentin-tolisso/523119/

Spot the odd one out
With the start of the 2021/22 season less than 48 hours away, West Ham are now the only Premier League club NOT to have signed a new player on a permanent basis.
https://kumb.com/story.php?id=135955

Frederik Alves joins Sunderland on loan
Frederik Alves has joined Sunderland on a season-long loan deal.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/august/13-august/frederik-alves-joins-sunderland-loan

Frederik Alves: Sunderland sign centre-back on loan from West Ham United
Sunderland have signed centre-back Frederik Alves on a season-long loan deal from Premier League side West Ham United.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58209155

Jesse Lingard? No comment, says Moyes
David Moyes has refused to be drawn on his purported interest in Manchester United star Jesse Lingard.
https://kumb.com/story.php?id=135947

West Ham could go another transfer window without a striker; David Moyes not ‘overly confident’ of new signing
David Moyes says a lack of options on the market could see West Ham go another transfer window without signing a striker.
https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-transfer-news-no-striker-moyes-b950574.html

David Moyes insists West Ham will not sell Declan Rice
David Moyes indicated that a club would have to bid at least £100million to convince West Ham to part with Declan Rice.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9891959/David-Moyes-insists-West-Ham-not-sell-star-Declan-Rice-unless-receive-bid-100MILLION.html

David Moyes: West Ham boss frustrated by lack of signings in transfer window
West Ham boss refuses to talk about Jesse Lingard and whether the Manchester United forward could return to the London Stadium.
https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/12380607/david-moyes-west-ham-boss-frustrated-by-lack-of-signings-in-transfer-window

West Ham transfer news: David Moyes confirms offers have been made but warns of slow summer market
David Moyes has confirmed that West Ham have lodged a number of transfer offers for players in his bid to strengthen the squad.
https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-transfer-news-david-moyes-b950566.html

Evans above: West Ham sign Arsenal winger
West Ham have added to their strength in depth today, with the loan signing of Scottish international Lisa Evans.
https://kumb.com/story.php?id=135954

West Ham United sign WSL-winning midfielder Lisa Evans on loan
West Ham United are delighted to announce the arrival of Lisa Evans on loan from Arsenal.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/august/13-august/west-ham-united-sign-wsl-winning-midfielder-lisa-evans-loan

Defender set for season-long loan
West Ham United reserve defender Frederik Alves is poised to join League One Sunderland on a season-long loan.
https://kumb.com/story.php?id=135950

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