Dribble Diaries

Ferguson is set to undergo a medical on Sunday and will join on a direct loan until the end of the season. West Ham have agreed to sign Brighton striker Evan Ferguson on a straight loan. Ferguson is set to undergo a medical on Sunday and will join West Ham until the end of the season. Ferguson, who came off the bench for Brighton in Saturday's 7-0 loss to Nottingham Forest, is unable to play for West Ham against Chelsea on Monday. Ferguson will be reunited with Graham Potter, who gave him his start in Brighton. West Ham made finding a new striker a major priority in January after Niclas Fullkrug, their £27 million summer signing, suffered a hamstring injury. The Hammers have also been without Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio, though Bowen is close to returning and hopes to play against Chelsea. Ferguson has only made two Premier League starts this season, despite being regarded as one of the Premier League's most promising young forwards under Potter and subsequently Robe...

With only a week left in the January transfer window, clubs are trying to obtain new signings before the deadline. Who might be the busiest clubs as the deadline approaches? We looked at five Premier League clubs that sorely need new players before the window closes. Arsenal – Forward Arsenal's refusal to sign a forward in the summer has been used as a stick to beat them with after each disappointing performance this season. The Gunners have remained a powerful set-piece threat and a solid defensive unit, but the absence of a standout goalscorer has been noticeable. Mikel Arteta has kept Kai Havertz as his central forward, despite the fact that Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka's injuries have decreased his team's remaining goal threat. Six teams, including Brentford and Fulham, have scored more open-play goals than Arsenal, indicating a lack of inventiveness and ruthless touch. Arsenal have little room for error in the latter stages of the season, trailing leaders Liverpoo...

According to German transfer specialists Florian Plettenberg and Philipp Hinze, RB Leipzig and West Ham are negotiating a loan deal for Portuguese attacker André Silva. The German Red Bulls have long sought to offload their pricey transfer fail, and outgoing transfer speculations have swirled around the 29-year-old for quite some time. This season, RB trainer Marco Rose has used Silva 15 times across all competitions. Silva scored a penalty in a matchday 13 victory over Kiel. Silva's move from Eintracht Frankfurt to the Saxon capital reportedly cost RB €23 million. The attacker's failure to thrive at his current club has reduced his predicted market value from €45 million in 2021 to €5 million now. Plettenberg and Hinze indicate that discussions with the Hammers revolve around a six-month loan with the option to buy. It is unclear whether the East London club is willing to absorb some of Silva's expensive compensation.

David Moyes has returned to Everton more than 11 years after leaving for Manchester United, succeeding Sean Dyche, who was fired by the club. The Toffees are 16th in the Premier League table and are battling for goals, scoring just more than Southampton this season. After rejoining, Moyes stated: "I had 11 beautiful and successful years at Everton and did not hesitate when given the opportunity to rejoin this great club. "I'm thrilled to be working with [new owners] The Friedkin Group, and I'm looking forward to helping them rebuild the club." "Now we need Goodison and all Evertonians to play their part in getting behind the players in this important season so we can move into our fabulous new stadium as a Premier League team." The 61-year-old confronts a difficult assignment in turning around a faltering squad, with survival crucial as they prepare to move into their new stadium next season. But history shows he can accomplish it. We reflect on M...

Another setback for the unlucky striker. Niclas Fullkrug is poised to miss a prolonged period of time due to an injury, dealing a major blow to incoming West Ham manager Graham Potter. The 31-year-old pulled up with a hamstring injury against Aston Villa on Friday and promptly signaled for the bench before collapsing on the pitch. Crysencio Summerville also had an injury in the FA Cup third-round match, but West Ham are hoping the winger's fitness issues are less serious. Fullkrug was assisted off the field by medical personnel as West Ham lost 2-1 at Villa Park in Potter's first game in command. Potter acknowledged after the game that Fullkrug's injury appeared serious, and West Ham have now announced the striker will be sidelined for "a number of weeks". According to early reports on Sunday, Fullkrug could be sidelined for up to three months. It's a major loss for both the team and the player, as Fullkrug has already lost three months of his rookie se...

Hammers make managerial change and say 'first half of season has not fit with the club's aspirations.' Julen Lopetegui has been sacked after only six months in command of West Ham, with Graham Potter set to take over. Lopetegui was named David Moyes' replacement last summer and received strong backing in the transfer window as the Hammers sought to repeat their European qualification campaign. However, the former Spain and Real Madrid manager leaves with the club in 14th place, seven points above the relegation zone. A West Ham statement stated, "West Ham United can confirm that head coach Julen Lopetegui has today left the club. "The first half of the 2024-25 season did not correspond with the club's aspirations, so the club has taken action in accordance with its objectives. "The club confirms that assistant head coach Pablo Sanz, head of performance Oscar Caro, head analyst Juan Vicente Peinado, fitness coach Borja De Alba, and technical coach...

Bowen incurred injury in defeat to Liverpool and is destined for a spell on the sidelines. West Ham have suffered a huge injury setback after scans revealed Jarrod Bowen will be sidelined for an extended period of time due to a fractured foot. Bowen suffered the injury in Sunday's 5-0 loss to Liverpool, and losing him is a major setback for Julen Lopetegui. The 28-year-old West Ham captain has been in excellent form this season, leading the team with five Premier League goals and four assists. He recently signed a new, long-term contract. West Ham have not specified how long Bowen will be out, although he appears to be gone for the majority of the season. A West Ham statement read: "West Ham United can announce Jarrod Bowen suffered a fractured foot injury in Sunday's Premier League match against Liverpool. "The injury to his left foot, picked up in the first half at London Stadium, will sideline the Hammers captain heading into the New Year." West Ham are 13...

Despite mounting fan dissatisfaction and inconsistent results, West Ham have decided to continue with Julen Lopetegui, according to the Telegraph. The Hammers were defeated 5-0 at home by Premier League leaders Liverpool, putting them 13th in the league and on course for only 46 points this season. With no distinct style of play, the London club has already suffered huge defeats to Chelsea, Liverpool, and Arsenal this season. However, the article indicates that the Hammers' leadership will allow Lopetegui more time to turn things around at the London Stadium. He will then go to Manchester City before facing Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round. Will he be able to keep the ship steady?

At St. Mary's Stadium, West Ham United defeated Southampton 1-0 in their Premier League match on Thursday. After the away victory, the Hammers will probably feel more secure, but they now have a significant test when Liverpool visits them this weekend. With eight points from their past four league games, West Ham has made great progress in recent weeks. To win anything against the Reds, who have been unbeatable this season, they will need to put on a spectacular display. Team Lopetegui will pick vs Liverpool In midweek, West Ham defeated Southampton, but it cost them dearly. After suffering a severe head injury in a collision with Nathan Wood, Lukasz Fabianski was taken away on a stretcher.  The 39-year-old was later verified by Lopetegui to be awake and conscious in the locker room, but it seems improbable that he will play in Sunday's home match. Alphonse Areola will move back to the side to fill in between the sticks while Fabianski is away. Prior to the second half, Car...

At the beginning of the season, West Ham acquired 27-year-old Carlos Soler on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, and Le Parisien is aware that the Premier League team wants to make the trade permanent. After a challenging start to life at the London Stadium, Soler has gradually gained Julen Lopetegui's trust and started the team's last five games. The future of the Spain international may be impacted by his recent performances. Instead of a purchase requirement, his loan at West Ham came with a buy option, estimated to be worth €20 million. Le Parisien knows that this option could be used. In recent days, discussions over maintaining Soler at the Premier League team have started. The dedication of the player has impressed West Ham. The Spaniard's wage expectations will be a major topic of the forthcoming negotiations to settle his future. Soler, who has fallen to the sidelines at the Parc des Princes, is not interested in staying with PSG.

Enes Unal struck a remarkable 90th-minute free kick to earn in-form Bournemouth a 1-1 Premier League draw against West Ham in a frantic finish at the Vitality Stadium. Three minutes from time, Lucas Paqueta's disputed penalty appeared to have secured victory for the Hammers, relieving further pressure on under-fire manager Julen Lopetegui. However, substitute Unal, who scored a late equalizer in last weekend's 2-1 victory against Ipswich, curled the ball home from close range at the death. It cancelled Paqueta's penalty just moments before. Andoni Iraola's hosts had missed a number of second-half chances to secure their fourth consecutive top-flight victory after Cherries forward Antoine Semenyo and Hammers skipper Jarrod Bowen both hit the crossbar in the first half. The thrilling draw puts Bournemouth in sixth place, ahead of Aston Villa on goal differential, while West Ham stays in fourteenth place. Following a recent vehicle accident, the Hammers players spent ...

Michail Antonio, a West Ham United forward, is in stable condition following a major vehicle accident, according to his club. The Hammers issued a statement on social media, but did not provide any additional information about the event in Epping, Essex, on Saturday afternoon. West Ham's message came after photographs of a smashed Ferrari surfaced on social media, but there was no confirmation that the vehicle was Antonio's. A club statement read: "West Ham United can announce that forward Michail Antonio was involved in a road traffic collision today. "Everyone at the club is thinking and praying for Michail, his family, and friends right now. "West Ham United can announce that Michail Antonio is in stable condition following a car accident this afternoon in Essex. "Michael is conscious and speaking, and he is currently receiving close care at a central London hospital. At this terrible moment, we ask that everyone respect Michail and his family's ...

Ruud van Nistelrooy had a great start as Leicester manager with a 3-1 victory over West Ham, whose manager Julen Lopetugui is under mounting pressure. Van Nistelrooy replaced Steve Cooper at the King Power Stadium, and Jamie Vardy opened the scoring after just 98 seconds. Bilal El Khannouss and Patson Daka scored after the break to help the Dutchman get off to a strong start. His aim is to keep the Foxes in the Premier League this season, and after snapping a five-game losing streak, they climbed up to 15th place, four points clear of the relegation zone. As the jury is still out on Lopetegui, West Ham's management will have experienced the impact of a managerial change, with away fans screaming "You're getting sacked in the morning". Niclas Fullkrug scored a late consolation goal, but it was in vain, and the Spaniard's future is uncertain with games against Wolves, Bournemouth, Brighton, and Southampton. When Van Nistelrooy went to bed yesterday night, he nev...

West Ham secured only their third win in ten Premier League games with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle on Monday. A previously impressive Newcastle squad paid the price for failing to implement an attacking game plan in front of St. James' Park fans. Despite being a mid-table match, the action on the pitch was enjoyable, especially for West Ham fans, whose squad seemed to be finding its identity. The game got off to a flying start when VAR ruled Alexander Isak's chip offside after only five minutes, but the deadlock was finally broken after ten. This season, the Hammers were one of the few clubs in the Premier League that have not scored from a corner. Newcastle, on the other hand, had yet to concede a goal from one. That was until Tomas Soucek was left unguarded in the middle of the box and smashed the ball past Nick Pope with his team's first shot on goal. Possession shifted in favor of the hosts, and regulars Anthony Gordon, Joe Willock, Joelinton, and Lewis Hall press...

The bees refuse to and are unable to stop! On Saturday, Thomas Frank's team welcomed West Ham to town and took an early lead once more. There was some pin-ball since the visitors were unable to clear the ball in the box. After just 37 seconds, Bryan Mbeumo, who had been lurking, was eventually set up by Fábio Carvalho and volleyed home into the upper right corner. They have so made Premier League history by being the first club to score in the opening minute of three straight games. The two earlier incidences happened after 22 and 23 seconds, respectively, against Manchester City and Tottenham. Crazy.

This evening's EFL Cup featured an all-Premier League match, as well as a visit to the Emirates Stadium by League One side Bolton Wanderers. Here's what happened. Arsenal's youngsters shine in destruction of Bolton. Arsenal advanced to the next round of the cup after defeating Bolton Wanderers 5-1. The Gunners' concerns were quickly alleviated when Josh Nichols' cross was diverted into the path of Declan Rice, who struck from 18 yards out and got his team off to a wonderful start with his powerful strike. Bolton kept the Premier League team at bay for the next 20 minutes, until 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri scored his first goal for Arsenal, aided by Raheem Sterling's brilliant cross from the left. That must have boosted the youngster's confidence, as Rice played in Nwanieri again, and he finished from just inside the penalty box. Bolton responded, and after a rapid burst from a corner, Aaron Collins sprinted from within his own half, rounding 16-year-old goal...

The summer transfer window has closed, but Premier League clubs can still sign a number of outstanding players as free agents. These players include former Barcelona stars, France internationals, Premier League champions, and former PFA Young Player of the Year winners. Here are five players looking for new jobs, as well as Premier League clubs who might be interested in hiring them. Adrien Rabiot Premier League clubs that might be interested: Man United, Arsenal Man United Manchester United have been linked with a deal for Adrien Rabiot ever since Erik ten Hag took over, with the current manager allegedly a big fan of the midfield player. Ten Hag's inconsistent record of urging that United buy very mediocre players, along with Rabiot's widely critiqued performances at Euro 2024, may cause concern among fans. However, after seeing Scott McTominay up sticks for Napoli on deadline day and Casemiro's running abilities wane in recent weeks, an extra midfielder could be just wh...

According to Italian media outlet Corriere della Sera (page 7), West Ham United is close to signing Tammy Abraham from AS Roma. The Hammers have offered a loan arrangement with a buyout clause worth roughly €22 million. Abraham did not play in Roma's recent defeat to Empoli, as manager Daniele De Rossi instead to rely on Eldor Shomurodov from the bench. AC Milan had indicated interest in Abraham, offering Alexis Saelemaekers in exchange, but West Ham's pursuit has gained traction. They feel they can reach a personal agreement with the player despite his high wage expectations. The 26-year-old has formerly represented Chelsea, Bristol City, Swansea City, and Aston Villa. Despite a recent injury setback, he remains a highly sought-after prospect. Given the availability of Niclas Fullkrug and Michail Antonio on West Ham's roster, the choice to pursue Abraham may raise questions. However, the club sees Abraham as a long-term investment. The striker can take his time adjusting t...

European football's top leagues return this weekend, as supporters prepare for another action-packed season across the continent. The season's opening matchups and traditional curtain-raisers have produced some excellent matches, and we've selected five must-see games for this weekend. West Ham vs. Aston Villa. The Claret and Blues of East London and the Midlands will meet this weekend at the London Stadium, when West Ham face Aston Villa. Unai Emery's visitors enter the new season with high hopes for their first Champions League campaign, having defied the odds to break into the Premier League's top four previous season. Their hosts will be envious of Villa's continental crusade this season, but they also have ambitions to oust England's elite. West Ham has formed a TEAM this summer... 😳 Where do you believe they can realistically finish? Fans' expectations are definitely increasing! 📈👀 The bubble blowing Hammers fans are ecstatic following the arri...

It has been just over 12 weeks since the end of the 2023/24 season, but with EURO 2024 and the Paris Olympics to fill the gap, the next Premier League season has arrived earlier than normal. But what are the most pressing questions about this new campaign as it prepares to launch? Let us find out. Is this the year Arsenal finally succeed? They made it to the final day last season, but we expect Arsenal to go one better this time around. Mikel Arteta's side barely missed out in 2023/24, eventually bemoaning their missed opportunities over Christmas and a defeat to Aston Villa at the Emirates in April. This season, however, anticipate the north London side to have learned from last season and to push Manchester City even harder. The signing of Riccardo Calafiori should strengthen an already formidable backline, and another midfielder could join before the end of the window. If that occurs, Arsenal will be in the strongest position to end City's reign over the Premier League. ...