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      West Ham ‘targeting shock transfer for one of Chelsea’s top pre-season performers in loan-to-buy deal’

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      WEST HAM are looking at a potential deal for Chelsea left-back Ian Maatsen.The Dutchman, 21, impressed in pre-season and manager Mauricio Pochettino is a known admirer.
      West Ham are keen on Ian Maatsen after he impressed for Chelsea in pre-seasonCredit: Getty
      But, according to the Guardian, West Ham have “received indications” that they have a chance of signing the left-back.
      A deal would likely be on loan with an option to buy.
      Chelsea are in contact with the Maatsen over a new deal this summer.
      And Pochettino confirmed he was part of his future plans last month.
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      The Argentine said: “I am so happy with him. He is a player that can play in different positions.
      “He has quality, he understands the game, and he is such a clever player. So far, he is in my plan, yes. I am so pleased with him, as I’ve said, because of his attitude, commitment and his understanding of the game.”
      Maatsen spent last season on loan at Burnley  and stood out in the Championship, scoring four goals and getting six assists.
      But his route to the first team is likely to be blocked by senior stars Ben Chilwell and Marc Cucurella.
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      While Chelsea also have Lewis Hall on their books, with the 18-year-old set to join Crystal Palace on loan.
      And the Hammers will be ready to pounce should he become available.
      David Moyes has finally been busy in the transfer market this week after a quiet summer.
      The Hammers are set to make £35million midfielder Edson Alvarez their first signing of the window.
      While, on Wednesday, they have reached agreements in principle for English duo James Ward-Prowse and Harry Maguire, each for £30m.
      Maguire’s Manchester United team-mate Scott McTominay has also been linked.
      But they face a battle to keep star-man Lucas Paqueta at the club after Man City saw a £70m bid rejected.
      It is said that Paqueta has had his “head turned” by the prospect of joining the treble winners.
      Moyes has already lost skipper Declan Rice to West Ham for £105m this summer and is desperate not to see another key player go. More

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      How West Ham could line up with Harry Maguire and completely new midfield as Moyes splashes Rice cash

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      WEST HAM are set to line-up with Harry Maguire and a new look midfield this season.The Hammers have £105million in the bank from selling captain Declan Rice but are yet to complete a transfer.
      Harry Maguire looks set to join West HamCredit: PA
      David Moyes has wanted players with Premier League experience this summerCredit: Getty
      David Moyes is likely to use a back-three to make up for the loss of Declan Rice, as he has done in pre-season
      Finally, the club are now seeing movement on potential signings.
      Manchester United have agreed to sell Maguire in a £30m deal after Erik ten Hag stripped him of the captaincy earlier this summer.
      West Ham submitted a joint £60m bid for the England international and Scott McTominay.
      The offer for the midfielder was rejected as United want closer to £45m, but Maguire could be set for a move to East London.
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      Manager David Moyes has experimented with a three centre-backs in pre-season and used the formation occasionally last campaign.
      He could implement the system more regularly this term to compliment for the loss of Rice in midfield.
      Maguire could form a strong three-man defence with Nayef Aguerd and Kurt Zouma.
      Rice looks set to be replaced by Ajax and Mexico star Edson Alvarez.
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      West Ham are also more than comfortable in a 4-3-2-1 too
      The 25-year-old has undergone a medical at the club ahead of his £35m move, which is set to be announced before their Premier League opener versus Bournemouth on Saturday.
      Alvarez could be joined in the engine room by Southampton skipper James Ward-Prowse, who could step in for Tomas Soucek.
      West Ham and the Saints have been locked in negotiations for some time and there has supposedly been a breakthrough with a £30m fee agreed between the two sides.
      There are rumours that Lucas Paqueta has had his head turned by interest from Manchester City.
      The Brazilian playmaker might push for a transfer despite West Ham being adamant they won’t consider selling for under £85m.
      If he is sold, Moyes could possibly re-launch interest in McTominay to bolster his midfield despite him being far less creative than Paqueta.
      Jarrod Bowen was the hero of West Ham’s Conference League final win over Fiorentina, scoring the winning goal and he is likely to join forces with Michail Antonio in attack again.
      Elsewhere, Emerson and Vladimir Coufal seem to be the first choice full-backs.
      In goal, Lukasz Fabianski could be No1 again but is being pushed by Alphonse Areola.
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      Chelsea wonderkid chased by two Premier League clubs for loan transfer after impressing in pre-season

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      CHELSEA starlet Ian Maatsen is being chased by two Premier League sides following his impressive performances on the club’s pre-season tour.The 21-year-old is on the wish lists of both West Ham and Burnley according to the Mail Online.
      Ian Maatsen is wanted by both West Ham and BurnleyCredit: Getty
      Maatsen spent last season on loan at Burnley in the Championship and boss Vincent Kompany is said to be keen on borrowing him again this term.
      West Ham are also reportedly considering a loan option for the left-back as a further addition to squad after the imminent signings of Harry Maguire and James Ward-Prowse.
      The Dutch defender played a huge role in Burnley’s promotion last season, making 39 league appearances, bagging four goals and registering six assists.
      Maatsen has only featured in one competitive game for Chelsea during his five year spell with the London club.
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      He played just 24 minutes for The Blues back in 2019 during their 7-1 thrashing of Grimsby Town in the EFL Cup.
      He has however played a big part in the club’s pre-season tour where he featured in friendly matches against the likes of Borussia Dortmund and Brighton, and even scored against the Germans.
      Despite catching the eye during the tour, Chelsea could still be happy to let him leave with the club trying to trim down their inflated squad.
      They have already seen exits for big name players such as Mason Mount to Manchester United and Kai Havertz to London rivals Arsenal.
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      Mateo Kovacic joined Treble winners Manchester City and Christian Pulisic left for AC Milan.
      There has also been a flurry of incomings in West London with Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez the latest name to join the club. More

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      West Ham AGREE £30m transfer fee with Man Utd for Harry Maguire as England star to end Old Trafford hell

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      WEST HAM have agreed a £30million transfer fee for Harry Maguire. The Hammers have chased the England defender all summer after Maguire was stripped of the Manchester United captaincy.
      West Ham have agreed a £30million transfer fee for Harry MaguireCredit: PA
      He has been deemed surplus to requirements by Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag.
      Chelsea and Tottenham have been linked with Maguire but West Ham were always frontrunners for the centre-half.
      And according to Sky Sports, they have an agreement in principle with United in a deal worth in the region of £30m.
      It is added that personal terms will not be an issue despite Maguire’s reported wages of around £190,000 per week.
      As revealed by SunSport, David Moyes was left confident Maguire wanted a move to the London Stadium.
      Monday night saw West Ham make a huge move in the transfer market, submitting a joint £60m bid for Maguire, 30, and Scott McTominay, 26.
      The £30m offer for McTominay was rejected out of hand, with United demanding £45m.
      But they were considering the £30m bid for Maguire, which is near their valuation of £35m.
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      SunSport understands that Maguire has spoken with Moyes on several occasions over the phone in the past few days.
      Moyes – who is still looking to make his first signing of the summer – has been selling the idea of West Ham to Maguire, who he views as a future captain of the club.
      The defender is desperate for regular first team football ahead of next summer’s Euros with England, and would get that at West Ham having fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford.
      A wage rise for Maguire was activated at the end of last season following United’s top four finish, seeing him earn close to £200k-a-week.
      West Ham would not be expected to pay that in full, with United potentially bridging the gap due to the amount still owed to him on his contract that still has two years left, with the option of a further year.
      The Hammers have also seen City express an interest in Lucas Paqueta. More

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      Man City make shock £70m transfer of West Ham midfielder.. but Hammers insists he is NOT for sale

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      MANCHESTER CITY have launched a shock £70million bid for West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta.City are in the market for a playmaker having lost Riyad Mahrez and Ilkay Gundogan this summer.
      Lucas Paqueta is linked with Man CityCredit: Getty
      Chelsea’s Mateo Kovacic has already been drafted in but Pep Guardiola has now set his sights on Brazil star Paqueta.
      However, West Ham insist he will NOT be sold this summer.
      Paqueta became the London club’s record signing in 2022, joining from Lyon for £53m.
      And the Hammers say City’s current £70m offer is “unacceptable”.
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      Paqueta has £85m release clause, which City are unlikely to match despite reports the player is keen on a switch.
      Paqueta scored five in 43 games last season, helping David Moyes’ side to the Europa Conference League trophy.
      West Ham do not need the money from a potential deal as they already have £105m to play with after selling Declan Rice to Arsenal.
      And as revealed by SunSport, they have agreed a £35m deal for Ajax midfielder Edson Alvarez.
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      Mexican Alvarez, 25, is seen as a direct replacement for Rice – and is expected to fly to London in the to complete his medical.
      While the Hammers finally agreed £30m deals for Manchester United defender Harry Maguire and Southampton playmaker James Ward-Prowse on Wednesday morning.
      They have also been strongly linked with Maguire’s United team-mate Scott McTominay.

      And City will hope the influx of midfielders may help the Hammers change their stance on Paqueta.
      West Ham are confident Alvarez will be available to face Bournemouth in their Premier League opener on Saturday should there be no issues with his medical in East London.
      But they may have to wait for Maguire and Ward-Prowse deals to be completed.
      Edson Alvarez is close to signing for West HamCredit: Rex More

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      Tottenham are ‘increasingly resigned to selling Harry Kane’ with Bayern Munich preparing £94.5m transfer bid

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      TOTTENHAM are becoming  increasingly resigned to selling Harry Kane to Bayern Munich, reports say. The German champions have chased England captain Kane throughout the window but have seen bids rejected.
      Harry Kane is wanted by Bayern MunichCredit: Getty
      Their last was for £73 million rising to £86 million, but Spurs are holding out for £100m.
      Now according to The Times, the North London club could be ready to sell after Bayern indicated they would increase their offer to £94.5m.
      Bayern want to wrap up the signing this week, while Tottenham would prefer the bulk of the payment to be paid up front.
      It is claimed Spurs will look to leave Richarlison, 26, with the responsibility of leading the line in Kane’s absence.
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      But they plan to step up interest in Gift Orban, the 21-year-old Gent striker who scored 20 times in 22 games last season.
      The Nigeria forward would provide competition for Brazilian Richarlison, who managed just three goals in his debut Spurs year.
      Kane, 30, wants his future decided before Spurs’ Premier League opener against Brentford on Sunday.

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      And asked about the possibility of playing Kane against Brentford, new manager Postecoglou said: “There’s no doubt I’d use Harry.
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      “He’s a fantastic striker, one of the world’s best. The way the team plays will help him.
      “He loves scoring goals, we created a load of chances today and he was the beneficiary.”
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      Man Utd ace Harry Maguire has held several phone calls with David Moyes with West Ham confident of sealing £35m transfer

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      WEST HAM are confident Harry Maguire wants to move to West Ham this summer.However, the Hammers remain in positive talks with Manchester United over a suitable fee – as well as an agreement over the payment terms of the player’s £190k-a-week wages.
      West Ham remain confident of agreeing a deal to sign Harry MaguireCredit: Getty
      Monday night saw West Ham make a huge move in the transfer market, submitting a joint £60m bid for Maguire, 30, and Scott McTominay, 26.
      The £30m offer for McTominay was rejected out of hand, with United demanding £45m, yet the Red Devils are still considering the £30m bid for Maguire, which is near their valuation of £35m.
      SunSport understands that Maguire has spoken with West Ham boss David Moyes on several occasions over the phone in the past few days.
      Moyes – who is still looking to make his first signing of the summer – has been selling the idea of West Ham to Maguire, who he views as a future captain of the club.
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      Maguire is desperate for regular first team football ahead of next summer’s Euros with England, and would get that at West Ham having fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford.
      United manager Erik ten Hag recently stripped Maguire of the captaincy, and despite wanting him to be part of his squad, will allow him to leave for the right price.
      A wage rise for Maguire was activated at the end of last season following United’s top four finish, seeing him earn close to £200k-a-week.
      West Ham would not be expected to pay that in full, with United potentially bridging the gap due to the amount still owed to him on his contract that still has two years left, with the option of a further year.
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      Moyes is desperate to get Maguire over the line. The Scot is targeting British players to bolster his squad, as well as needing cover at centre back for injury-hit Kurt Zouma.
      But West Ham have been slow out of the blocks this summer, with tension between Moyes and new technical director Tim Steidten evident in their recruitment process so far.
      Bids for Southampton’s James Ward-Prowse, Fulham’s Joao Palhinha and Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher have been turned down, with West Ham struggling to put the £105m from Declan Rice’s move to Arsenal to good use.
      However, this week could see that change. Ajax midfielder and Mexico international Edson Alvarez is expected to sign for £35m on a five-year deal after landing in London to undergo his medical today.
      West Ham want another midfielder. They are unlikely to hit the valuation for McTominay, but could still go back in for Saints skipper Ward-Prowse with an offer closer to £40m after their previous attempt of £30m was rejected.
      A striker is also on Moyes’ wish list after Gianluca Scamacca’s £27m departure to Atalanta – despite spending just over 12 months in East London. More

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      PSG ramp up Kylian Mbappe transfer war by removing giant mural of star from stadium and his shirts from club shop

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      PSG have removed a giant mural of wantaway legend Kylian Mbappe from their stadium and stopped selling his shirts.The Ligue 1 champions took the ugly stand-off with their star man to a new level amid claims he has agreed a deal with Real Madrid.
      PSG reached new heights to show displeasure at the Kylian Mbappe situationCredit: GOL PLAY
      The French giants have gone top-heavy in their feud with Mbappe by apparently taking away his shirts from the club shopCredit: GOL PLAY
      Real are tipped to beat Saudi clubs to the Frenchman’s signature, with PSG preferring to sell him before he’s available for free next summerCredit: Rex
      Mbappe, 24, was ordered to train with the B team on Monday after declining to extend his contract beyond summer.
      Now PSG want at least £250million for the France striker, rather than allowing him to leave for free next year.
      Real remain strong favourites to sign him. despite a reported offer of an incredible £11.6m a week by Saudi club Al-Hilal.
      Construction workers on a crane stripped off a massive image – mainly of Mbappe – from the side of the Parc Des Princes venue.
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      And PSG’s response to their dispute with arguably the world’s best player was just as stinging inside the ground.
      Mbappe’s shirt can no longer be seen in the club shop despite his five successful seasons with the French giants.
      That appears to be a huge snub when you consider the tops of Neymar and Lionel Messi are still for sale.
      PSG’s Brazil icon Neymar, 31, has been linked with Chelsea and Manchester United after indicating he too wants a summer move.
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      Mauricio Pochettino’s Blues are understood to still be in talks over signing the former Barcelona hero.
      And if Neymar does stay put in this transfer window, Sheikh Jassim will target him for Old Trafford – providing the Qatar banker wins his takeover battle.
      Meanwhile, seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi departed PSG for Inter Miami in June after admitting he was “not happy in France”.
      The World Cup-winning Argentinian, 36, claimed his two years in Paris affected his family life, persuading him to switch to the MLS.
      But it seems Messi’s kit is still a hit with PSG club chiefs and fans – unlike that of feuding Mbappe.
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