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      English manager tearing it up abroad spotted at West Ham match as fans call him ‘dream’ David Moyes successor

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      WILL STILL has been hailed by West Ham fans as the “dream” successor to David Moyes after he was spotted at the London Stadium.The English manager was in attendance as the Hammers beat Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest.
      Will Still was spotted at West Ham’s clash with Nottingham ForesCredit: Getty

      Still posted on his Instagram account that he was at the matchCredit: Instagram @wrstill
      Fans have called Still their ‘dream’ successor to David MoyesCredit: Rex
      Still, 31, watched on as Tomas Soucek and Jarrod Bowen netted for West Ham after they had fallen 2-1 behind to the East Midlands outfit.
      The win propelled West Ham back into the top half of the Premier League and relieved pressure off Moyes.
      The Scot had come under scrutiny after the club’s questionable league form saw them drop down the table after a promising start to the season.
      There are thought to be no immediate plans to sack Moyes from his position as manager.
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      However, he is in the last year of his contract with the East London club and it has been claimed that he could be offered a job behind the scenes.
      And fans seeing Still at the stadium are now claiming that he would be their “dream” replacement for the Conference League winner.
      One fan posted: “The man I’d like to replace Moyes if he ever leaves. My managerial man crush.”
      A second wrote: “Would love it!”
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      A third commented: “Interesting times.
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      A fourth added: “Please god.”
      Another said: “I’d 100% be looking at Will Still as a long-term Moyes replacement.”
      Still has been tearing it up at Stade de Reims in Ligue 1.
      He took charge of the club in the midst of a relegation battle last season and led the club on a 17-game unbeaten run.
      The manager managed the feat without coaching badges, a problem that cost the French club £21,000 per match due to fines from Ligue 1.
      That is no longer the case as he has been doing a course at the National Football Centre near Brussels.
      Still’s initial success does not appear to be a fluke as he currently has his side 5th in France’s top-flight.
      He does have connections to the Hammers having previously admitted that he has always been a supporter of the club.
      He had been asked about taking over at the club at some point in his career, to which he claimed he would not “think twice about it”.
      He said: “I’ve never had a career plan. I take what comes. But I admit that the little child in me wants to go back to England.
      “It’s my home, it’s my championship, the best in the world. I have always been a supporter of West-Ham.
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      “I wouldn’t think twice about it, but would I be able to? I would feel too guilty in the event of defeat.
      “But the Premier League and Europe are clearly two major objectives.”
      Still has been making a name for himself in FranceCredit: Getty More

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      David Moyes ‘lined up for shock new job with West Ham unlikely to extend 60-year-old’s contract’

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      WEST HAM manager David Moyes could land a new job at the end of the season, according to reports.The 60-year-old boss sees his deal expire at the Hammers in the summer.
      David Moyes’ deal at West Ham expires at the end of the seasonCredit: Alamy
      Moyes has been in charge of the club since 2019, guiding them to three back-to-back seasons in Europe after winning the Conference League last term.
      But reports suggest his future is now in doubt.
      There were behind-the-scenes disagreements with signings over the summer following the appointment of new director of football Tim Steidten.
      The issues have since been resolved but the Irons may decide that Moyes has taken the club as far as he can on the pitch.
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      He could instead be offered a role “upstairs”, claim The Mail.
      It is unclear what the position would consist of with Hammers legend Mark Noble also a club chief after his retirement in 2022.

      Meanwhile, UEFA are supposedly keen to offer Moyes a job.
      The former Everton and Manchester United boss could land a technical role at the governing body as they look to utilise his 25 years of experience as a gaffer.
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      West Ham currently sit 11th in the Premier League table and joint-top of their Europa League group.
      They are also still in the Carabao Cup after beating Arsenal and face Liverpool in the quarter-final. More

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      How West Ham could line up after January transfer window with new striker & Man Utd duo as Sheikh Jassim lines up bid

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      WEST HAM could have a very different look in January as they eye up a new striker and a Manchester United duo.Qatari royal Sheikh Jassim is reportedly ready to purchase a stake in the Hammers after being snubbed by United.
      Feyenoord’s Santiago Gimenez is on West Ham’s radarCredit: Getty
      Sheikh Jassim could plot revenge on Man Utd and bid for a stake at West HamCredit: AFP
      The Sheikh wanted a complete £5billion or the Red Devils, with the Glazers instead preferring to sell a smaller stake to Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
      And some of that money could now find its way to East London instead.
      That means manager David Moyes could be for a very busy January transfer window.
      Top of the Scotsman’s list is a new striker, with Danny Ings is yet to prove to be of any competition to No9 Michail Antonio.
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      Mexican hot-shot Santiago Gimenez may be the man to change that, following his remarkable goal-scoring form for Feyenoord.
      Tottenham, Arsenal, Newcastle, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus, Napoli, Lazio, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid all have their eyes on the 22-year-old.
      And there is a valid reason for that as so far this term he has scored 15 times in 11 outings in all competitions.
      The East London side did spark interest in the striker during the summer, but Gimenez ended up securing a long-term deal with the Eredivisie side until 2027.
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      West Ham are in line to make a move on Manchester United duo Anthony Martial and Harry MaguireCredit: Reuters
      That means he will not come cheap in the new year, as the Rotterdam club have already valued their frontman at £40million.
      And Moyes could move for United’s Anthony Martial if a deal for Gimenez cannot be done.
      The Frenchman, still only 27, is in desperate need of a career lifeline.
      The injury-plagued striker has not completed a full Premier League game since January 2021.
      But Martial’s experience, with over 300 games for United, could be a useful asset to Moyes, alongside right winger Jarrod Bowen.
      And Martial could not be the only out-of-favour Red Devil moving to the London Stadium, with the Hammers ready to try again for Harry Maguire.
      The Hammers offered £20m for the former United captain in the summer, but saw their bid rejected by the player.
      However, Maguire has since hinted that he could leave in January ahead of Euro 2024 if he continues to receive limited game time.
      England stalwart Maguire’s experience would certainly be beneficial to Nayef Aguerd in the West Ham backline.
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      But a cheaper option would be Club America’s Uruguay centre-back Sebastian Caceres.
      The Hammers could seal a deal with the 24-year-old in January for as little as £6million.
      West Ham are set to rekindle their interest in Harry MaguireCredit: Getty
      West Ham are also eyeing up another Man Utd star Anthony MartialCredit: Alamy More

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      Declan Rice has classy response after Arsenal star is BOOED by former club West Ham following £105m transfer

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      ARSENAL superstar Declan Rice issued a classy message to former club West Ham despite getting booed by Hammers fans on Wednesday.Rice returned to the London Stadium for the first time since his record £105million move to Arsenal last summer.
      Arsenal star Declan Rice was booed by West Ham fans on his return to the London StadiumCredit: Rex
      Rice, though, issued a classy message to West Ham fans despite the jeersCredit: Reuters
      The star midfielder came off the bench in the 57th minute during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match.
      However, that wasn’t a homecoming to be remembered as he was jeered by many home fans, who still haven’t forgiven him for joining their London rivals.
      However, there was also a section of supporters who haven’t forgotten his eight-year contribution to the club and rose to their feet to applaud their former captain.
      The East Londoners’ manager David Moyes urged the fans to show the 24-year-old the respect that he deserves before the match but there were some who didn’t take his advice.
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      The England international, though, wasn’t daunted by the boos as he took to Instagram after the match to issue a story of him showing appreciation to the West Ham faithful.
      Rice accompanied the pic with the following message: “Despite the result, loved being back at the stadium & seeing so many familiar faces.
      “Thank you West Ham fans for the reception. Will be forever grateful to all of you.
      “Wish you all nothing but the best for the rest of the season. See you soon!”
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      Rice’s homecoming really didn’t go the way he hoped as Arsenal were also knocked out of the Carabao Cup.
      West Ham won 3-1 thanks to an own-goal by Ben White and goals by Mohammed Kudus and Jarrod Bowen.
      The North Londoners’ captain Martin Odegaard eased the blow for his team when he hit the back of the net during stoppage time.
      Moyes’ men are now set for another difficult match in the competition as they will visit Liverpool in the quarter-finals on December 19. More

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      West Ham ready to test Juventus with £35million transfer offer for Italy midfielder as David Moyes eyes shock deal

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      WEST HAM are reportedly ready to offer £35million to Juventus for Manuel Locatelli.The Hammers have enjoyed a solid start to the season despite losing their last two matches.
      West Ham could move for Manuel LocatelliCredit: AP
      The Hammers lost Declan Rice in the summerCredit: Reuters
      Midfielders James Ward-Prowse [L] and Edson Alvarez [R]joined West Ham in the summerCredit: Getty
      David Moyes’ side have proven to still be a capable team despite the loss of Declan Rice in the summer.
      The England international completed a £105million transfer away from the club as he joined London rivals Arsenal.
      West Ham spent the money wisely as stars such as James Ward-Prowse and Edson Alvarez arrived to bolster the midfield.
      However, the club could look to further invest in strengthening the squad with a move for Locatelli.
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      Italian outlet Tutto Mercato has claimed that the Hammers are willing to offer the Serie A gianst £35m for Locatelli.
      The report does suggest that the bid will fail as Juventus are keen to offer the Italian a new contract.
      West Ham are not the first Premier League outfit to have been linked with a move for the international ace.
      Arsenal have also been touted with an interest in the midfielder in the past.
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      It was reported earlier this year that Locatelli rejected a move to the Emirates.
      Locatelli’s brother Mattia has explained that the love he has for Juventus was behind his decision to reject a switch to the Gunners.
      Speaking to Calcio Mercato, he said: “I still remember the negotiation [with Juventus]. For him it was very long.
      “There was also Arsenal, but he wanted Juventus. The clubs kept meeting, but without reaching an agreement.
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      “Every day I looked at the Gazzetta to check. In Sassuolo he trained separately, in him the desire to change. A real emotion.
      “On the day of his debut, he sent us a photo with the shirt and the words ‘I made it’.”
      Continuing to describe Locatelli’s love for Juve, Mattia added: “He gives everything for Juve. He loves those colours.
      “The first days? It didn’t seem real to him. And then I realised there was a reason he was there with them.
      “Manuel is very happy to be there.”
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      However, should West Ham be able to convince him to leave his beloved Juventus, then their midfield could look even stronger.
      Locatelli could line-up alongside Ward-Prowse and Alvarez in the middle of the pitch in what would be a trio that could rival many of the top clubs in the Premier League. More

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      Harry Maguire ‘could quit Man Utd in January with Premier League side encouraged to reignite transfer interest’

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      HARRY MAGUIRE could quit Manchester United for another Premier League club in January.West Ham are reportedly being encouraged to reignite their interest in the England defender.
      Harry Maguire could leave Manchester United in JanuaryCredit: Getty
      The Hammers were strongly linked with a move for Maguire in the summer.
      Despite reports claiming they had agreed a fee with United, a transfer never materialised.
      However, ESPN now report that West Ham are eyeing a fresh approach for Maguire in January.
      David Moyes’ side are said to believe that the deal can be revived, with the Red Devils willing to allow the centre-back to leave.
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      West Ham’s interest comes amid Saudi interest in Kurt Zouma, with the club keen to agree a new deal with the Frenchman.
      Earlier this week, Maguire claimed he did not turn down a move to the London Stadium in the summer.
      Speaking to the media whilst on international duty, the 30-year-old explained: “The actual opportunity to go to West Ham, it wasn’t agreed really between both clubs and myself.
      “It wasn’t just my chance to say, ‘Yes, I’m going.’ It wasn’t agreed between both clubs so the actual opportunity wasn’t there because we didn’t get far enough down the line with it.”
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      Maguire, who is out of contract in 2025, has struggled for opportunities at Old Trafford this season.
      He has made just four appearances under Erik ten Hag, with his only Premier League start coming against Brentford last weekend. More

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      West Ham star Tomas Soucek ‘lined up for free transfer’ by Champions League giants as Hammers face dilemma

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      WEST HAM star Tomas Soucek is being lined up by Italian giants Inter Milan ahead of a possible free transfer at the end of the season, according to reports in Italy.The Czech midfielder’s contract expires in June 2024 but West Ham do have an option to extend it by another year.
      Soucek has undergone a positive start to the seasonCredit: Rex
      Corriere dello Sport report that West Ham will not activate the clause should Soucek make it clear that he wants to leave and that could see him join Inter on a free.
      The Milan club have been active in the free agency market in recent years, bringing in Marcus Thuram, Davy Klaasen and Juan Cuadrado as free agents this summer.
      In the past they have also brought in the likes of Hakan Calhanoglu, Andre Onana and Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
      Inter manager Simone Inzaghi is keen to add some steel to the Inter midfield and Soucek fits the bill as a player that can not only provide solidity but score goals too.
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      The Czech Republic international has four goals and one assist in his 10 games for West Ham so far this season in all competitions.
      The midfielder has also scored in The Hammers’ last two games against Sheffield United and Newcastle.
      Soucek has undergone a revival this season after The Hammers lost Declan Rice to Arsenal in a £100million deal.
      The absence of Rice has allowed Soucek to get forward again and return a similar amount of goals as he last did in the 2020/21 season.
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      Since joining West Ham in January 2020, Soucek has made 165 appearances for West Ham, scoring 26 goals and becoming a fans’ favourite at The London Stadium.
      Inter have won the Coppa Italia and Italian Super Cup in Inzaghi’s two seasons in charge – as well as reaching last year’s Champions League final which they lost to Manchester City.
      Their quest for their first Scudetto since Antonio Conte led them to victory in 2021 got off to the perfect start, with the club winning their opening five games.
      But they have won just one of their three games since then and go into the international break off the back of a disappointing 2-2 draw at home to Bologna. More

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      West Ham fans fume that ‘ref’s had a mare’ after spotting what Alexander Isak did before scoring for Newcastle

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      WEST HAM fans fumed after spotting what Alexander Isak did before scoring his second goal on Sunday.Isak’s strike looked to be the winner for Newcastle until Mohammed Kudus netted a dramatic 89th-minute equaliser.
      Isak appeared to shove Aguerd in the back for his second goalCredit: Alamy
      Replays showed Isak with two hands on Aguerd’s back
      The defender was nowhere near the ball by the time Isak tapped home
      But replays on Match Of The Day highlighted a push from Isak on Nayef Aguerd before the Newcastle man tapped the ball in.
      One West Ham fan tweeted: “And how isn’t this a foul…? Aguerd clearly gets pushed in the back by Isak for the goal. Another p**s poor decision yesterday ffs.”
      Another wrote: “I thought this was poor defending from Aguerd at the time, but now seeing this it’s hard to blame him.
      “Isak has pushed him out the way with both hands, according to the rule book now that’s a foul.”
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      And a third wrote: “There is a clear foul there, Isak on Aguerd for Newcastle’s second goal, why didn’t VAR pick that up, a clear shove with both hands.”
      But not everyone was convinced that the contact was significant enough to be called as a foul, particularly with the supposed high bar VAR has for intervening in goals scored.
      One fan wrote: “Isak might have made contact with Aguerd’s back but it’s not enough for it to be ruled out whatsoever.”
      And a West Ham fan replied to the tweet saying: “Poor defending yet again from Aguerd” alongside a nonplussed shrugging emoji.
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      West Ham have enjoyed an impressive start to the season, with the team currently in seventh.
      Their 2-2 draw with the Magpies was enough to stay ahead of the big spenders who sit behind them in eighth.
      The Hammers face a tough trip to fellow European hopefuls Aston Villa after the international break before travelling to Olympiacos in the Europa League on October 26. More