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      West Ham to try and tie Declan Rice down to bumper new deal using freed up wages from Anderson’s Lazio transfer exit

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      WEST HAM will use some of the wages freed up by Felipe Anderson’s Lazio transfer to try and tie Declan Rice down to a bumper new deal.The Brazilian is set rejoin the Italians for £5million – just three years after moving the other way for £42m – and the East Londoners will look to use the extra available cash to reward Rice with a lucrative new contract.
      Felipe Anderson is on the verge of rejoining Lazio from West Ham for just £5m – three years after moving the other way for £42m
      But the Hammers are looking to use some of Anderson’s significant wages to tie Declan Rice down to a lucrative new contractCredit: Rex
      Winger Anderson, 28, joined the Irons in July 2018 on a four-year deal – under the stewardship of then-manager Manuel Pellegrini and ex-director of football Mario Husillos.
      The transfer fee was a club record at the time and has been fully paid up.
      But after an impressive first campaign – in which he bagged ten goals and five assists from 40 games in all competitions – Anderson’s form fell off a cliff.
      He has scored just twice and provided eight assists in 33 matches since and was farmed out to FC Porto on loan last summer – for which the Hammers received a small fee.
      But Anderson only managed 389 minutes of game time for the Portuguese giants across 10 games, which has seen his value plummet.
      David Moyes is not a fan of Brasilia-born wide man who does not fit with the Scot’s industrious style of play.
      So the club have taken the decision to cut their losses and free up some significant room on the wage bill – much like they did with fellow flop Sebastien Haller in January.
      Anderson arrived in Italy on Tuesday to finalise the deal and was pictured in full Lazio training kit greeting some of his former team-mates at their training ground on Wednesday.
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      The deal will be officially announced imminently.
      Despite the circa £37m loss, it’s not all doom and gloom for the Hammers who have secured a 50 per cent sell-on clause as well as a transfer fee of around £3m, which could rise to £5m.
      At just 28, if Anderson rediscovers his form in Serie A – where he has played his best football to date – the Irons could still recoup some extra cash in seasons to come.
      His salary was in excess of £100,000-a-week at the London Stadium – a portion of which will be used to try and cement England star Rice’s long term future.
      The Hammers are working tirelessly to agree a new deal with the Three Lions hero to reward him for his outstanding performances, which helped secure the club’s Europa League qualification last season.
      Rice has rejected two substantial Hammers offers this summer amid interest from Chelsea and Manchester United – with the 22-year-old looking for more than what has been put on the table so far.
      The extra funds could also be used to pursue other transfer targets – an area in which Moyes has been ultra-successful since rejoining the club for his second spell in charge in December 2019.
      Bargain buys Vladimir Coufal and Tomas Soucek proved to be sensational value for money at £5m and £19m respectively.

      Moyes signings Jarrod Bowen and Craig Dawson have also been fantastic with the decision to loan then-Man Utd outcast Jesse Lingard in January proving to be a stroke of genius.
      All of this has helped restore some faith in the club’s transfer policy among fans – which had been seriously eroded before the second coming of the Moyesiah.
      And Hammers supporters will be buoyed further if they can agree a new deal with Rice. The holding midfielder has proved he belongs at the highest level with his displays during England’s historic run to the Euro 2020 final.
      West Ham academy product Rice has three years left to run on his current deal, with the option of a fourth, and is not agitating for a move away from East London – where he has been since he was 14.
      But through his standing in the Premier League and now with England, the 24-cap star is on a far lower wage than the majority of players of his calibre. Particularly many of his heroic international team-mates.
      However, talks are ongoing between West Ham and Rice’s representatives and there is hope a deal can be struck soon now Anderson is off the books.
      Single-cap Brazil international Anderson started his career at Neymar’s old club Santos before moving to Lazio for around £7m in the summer of 2013.
      Haller left West Ham for Ajax for £22.5m in January after signing from Eintracht Frankfurt for £45m just 18 months earlier in the summer of 2019.
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      Chelsea ‘consider new Declan Rice transfer bid with West Ham ready to sell for £80m’ after Euro 2020 heroics for England

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      CHELSEA are considering making a new offer for England hero Declan Rice, according to reports.And West Ham are reportedly willing to sell if a bid comes in at £80million or above.
      Chelsea are thinking about submitting another bid for West Ham and England star Declan RiceCredit: Getty
      Rice, 22, has rejected two substantial contract offers from the Hammers this summer amid interest from the Blues and Manchester United.
      The East Londoners are desperate to tie the holding midfielder down with their vice-captain looking for more than has been on the table so far.
      But having led the club to Europa League qualification last season, the Three Lions ace is not agitating for a move away.
      However, his resolve may be tested with his former club Chelsea set to make an offer, according to Eurosport.
      Rice was released by the Blues aged 14 and immediately joined the Hammers’ renowned academy where he has been ever since.
      The report claims West Ham value Rice at around £80m although previous reports have suggested the Hammers’ valuation is much higher.
      Blues would reportedly have to cough up £200,000-a-week to lure Rice back to Stamford Bridge.
      He has three years left to run on his current West Ham deal, with the option of a fourth.

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      The 24-cap ace played every game of England’s heroic march to the Euro 2020 final.
      Despite the Three Lions’ heartbreaking penalty shoot-out loss to Italy, many thought Rice was man-of-the-match before he was subbed after 74 minutes.
      Many were confused by Gareth Southgate’s decision to replace him but reports suggest he had picked up a knock in the first-half.
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      Birmingham ace Claudia Walker joins West Ham Women in free transfer ahead of WSL season

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      CLAUDIA WALKER has sealed a move to Women’s Super League side West Ham becoming the club’s third summer signing. The former Birmingham frontwoman follows Australia midfielder Tameka Yallop and ex-Glasgow City ace in joining the East London outfit.
      Claudia Walker has joined West Ham who finished ninth in the WSL in the 2020-21 seasonCredit: PA
      Walker has become the East London club’s third summer signing
      And her departure comes days after Birmingham – who finished one place above the WSL’s drop zone – revealed the exit of three first-team players. 
      Sarah Mayling, 24, Mollie Green, 23, and England goalkeeper starlet Hannah Hampton, 20, have all left the club who ended last term in eleventh place in the league.   
      Walker, 25, netted five goals 21 top-flight appearances for Carla Ward’s former side helping them to avoid relegation to the Women’s Championship last term.

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      On her switch to the Hammers managed by Ollie Harder, the WSL forward said: “The way that the team plays really suits my style.
      “I like to be aggressive, and look to be in the faces of the opposition at every opportunity so I think I complement the manager’s way of playing.
      “I’m delighted to join; it’s a massive opportunity! The ambition the club has is something that I feel I can not only add value to, but something that I really wanted to be a part of.”
      Irons manager Harder, 34, said: “Claudia is somebody who I have admired since coming to England. 
      “The things that she does off the ball are exceptional and she works extremely hard for her team.
      “The culture of this club is all about playing for the team and we want people who embody that, and we believe Claudia will do that. 
      “She’s somebody who knows where the back of the net is and we believe that there is a lot more potential in her in regards to increasing those goalscoring numbers.
      “She’s quick, powerful and has a fantastic attitude, we’re delighted to bring her to the club.”
      Walker began her career as a youth player at Stoke City in 2013 when she was 17 before sealing a 2014 switch to Liverpool where she made six appearances. 
      Walker helped Birmingham to avoid relegation following their turbulent WSL seasonCredit: Rex

      And the forward joined the Reds’ Merseyside rivals Everton in 2014 helping them to win promotion to the women’s top tier ahead of the 2017-18 season. 
      A hamstring injury in December 2017 forced Walker out of action for the rest of that term. 
      The striker later joined Birmingham City on loan in January 2019 before making a permanent two-year move in June that year.
      And Walker helped the team reach the Women’s FA Cup semi-finals in September 2020 where they were beaten by her former club Everton. 
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      Declan Rice REJECTS two West Ham contract offers as he holds out on Man Utd or Chelsea transfer

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      DECLAN RICE has rejected two contract offers from West Ham.And that has sparked summer transfer interest from admirers Chelsea and Manchester United.
      Declan Rice has turned down two new contract offers from West Ham and could leave this summerCredit: Getty
      Rice, 22, is tied down at the London Stadium until 2024 with the option of an extra year.
      But the Hammers understandably want to tie down the £100million-rated midfielder to a longer, improved deal.
      And according to The Telegraph, they will table more offers for Rice to try and convince him to commit his future to the club he joined aged 14.
      However, the England international wants to hear what options he has away from East London this summer.
      Further reports add the money on offer would still see Rice paid less than Andriy Yarmolenko and what Javier Hernandez was on while he could earn significantly more elsewhere.
      Although Champions League football and silverware are more driving factors than money, West Ham must pay Rice as much as his talent and influence deserves or risk losing him.
      Chelsea, who released Rice immediately before he joined the West Ham academy in 2014, are keen to make a swoop.
      Frank Lampard wanted to bring him in a year ago but the club spent big money on the likes of Timo Werner and Kai Havertz instead.
      The information about Rice is true. This is because the contract offers have been below what Yarmolenko is currently on, what Hernandez was on and other well paid players. For the player to stay at the club and turn down big moves the pay needs to reflect his ability— ExWHUemployee (@ExWHUemployee) July 1, 2021

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      Declan Rice was outstanding for England against Germany

      The midfielder has been in impressive form for England at Euro 2020Credit: Getty
      Thomas Tuchel also likes the midfielder and a deal would see the former Blues youngster reunited with best-mate Mason Mount at Stamford Bridge.
      United, meanwhile, would rival Chelsea for his signature as they try and bolster their midfield department.
      Rice gets on well with skipper Harry Maguire and Jesse Lingard, who shone on loan at West Ham last season, could be used as a makeweight in any potential deal.
      United have been linked with a £60m transfer in the past but West Ham would likely demand more than that.
      Rice, though, wants to be told of any formal offers and hopes the club who paid nothing for him would be willing to let him go.
      The Hammers vice-captain is currently on international duty at Euro 2020.
      He has formed a strong partnership with Leeds star Kalvin Phillips with a series of impressive displays, especially on Tuesday as England beat Germany to book their spot in the quarter-finals.
      Rice gets on well with Manchester United captain Harry MaguireCredit: Getty

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      West Ham ready to sell £36m flop Felipe Anderson back to Lazio with ‘negotiations already underway’

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      LAZIO are reportedly in talks to bring Felipe Anderson back for a fraction of the £36million fee West Ham paid for the winger.The Brazilian was tipped to light up the Premier League after starring in Italy, yet has hit just 12 goals in three years.
      Felipe Anderson is reportedly wanted for a move back to LazioCredit: AFP
      West Ham allowed Anderson, 28, to spend the 2020-21 season on loan at Porto – but he again failed to find form.
      A summer exit is on the cards with Sky Sport Italia detailing Lazio’s bid.
      The Serie A outfit are hoping to do a deal for £8.5m and talks are said to already be underway between the player’s camp and Aquile sporting director Igli Tare.
      Maurizio Sarri takes charge of the club for the new season and has reportedly given his blessing to the deal.
      But player sales may have to be completed first, even though Anderson’s fee will be reduced by his contract expiring in just a year’s time.
      The 28-year-old led Lazio to a Supercoppa Italiana crown after an appearance in the 2017 Coppa Italia final during his five years in Rome.
      Borussia Dortmund forward Julian Brandt and Bologna’s Riccardo Orsolini are also named as on the club’s shortlist.
      West Ham could use the funds to help their bid for Jesse Lingard, following his impressive loan spell from Manchester United.
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      Jadon Sancho’s long-awaited move to Old Trafford is said to be holding up their pursuit of the midfielder.
      David Moyes is linked with a wide range of targets ahead of the Hammers’ Europa League campaign.
      Fiorentina star Nikola Milenkovic is reportedly one option in defence with Martin Braithwaite touted for a move from Barcelona to bolster the West Ham frontline.
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      West Ham and Fulham lead race for £25m Adam Armstrong transfer but face competition from three Premier League rivals

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      WEST HAM and Fulham are leading the pack in pursuit of £25million-rated Adam Armstrong.Brighton and Everton are also interested in the pocket dynamite front man who has hit 29 goals in all competitions this season.
      Blackburn striker Adam Armstrong has banged in 28 Championship goals this termCredit: Rex
      Blackburn Rovers are still trying to persuade the 24-year-old to sign a new deal.
      But months of talks have not persuaded the former Newcastle centre-forward to put pen to paper.
      His current contract has one year left and the Ewood Park club are now close to cashing in on the Geordie bought from the Toon for just £1.75m four years ago.
      He finished this campaign on 28 league goals to make himself the Championship’s second-top scorer behind Ivan Toney.
      Boss Tony Mowbray has admitted that Prem clubs wouldn’t be ‘doing their job’ if they were not tracking Armstrong.
      Speaking earlier this month, Mowbray said: “They (Premier League clubs) are not doing their job if they’re not looking at Adam Armstrong.
      “That’s out of my control. For Adam’s sake, let’s hope the phone rings and someone offers us a ridiculous amount of money, we shake him by the hand and we say go and bang in loads of goals in the Premier League.
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      “And we’ll use some of that money in the team and can find another striker who can bang loads of goals in.
      “That’s football, that’s happened since the game started.”
      Newcastle, who have a 40 per cent sell-on agreement, are also considering an offer.
      But Hammers boss David Moyes and Fulham counterpart Scott Parker are ready to start the bidding.
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      Man City join Chelsea in Declan Rice transfer race and will ‘consider bid if Fernandinho refuses new contract’

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      DECLAN RICE is reportedly on Manchester City’s radar if Pep Guardiola needs a new defensive midfielder in the summer.Champions League final opponents Chelsea have also been credited with interest in the West Ham star, along with Manchester United.
      West Ham could face bids for Declan Rice in the summerCredit: Rex

      City are waiting on a decision from club captain Fernandinho over his future before entering the market for a replacement.
      The Brazilian has confirmed his intention to only consider the offer of a 12-month contract extension at the end of the season, with his current deal expiring in June.
      Should he depart, Pep Guardiola will make the position a priority with Rice a top target, according to The Times.
      A number of different players have been discussed with the club reportedly aware that any arrival will have to compete with Rodri for game time.
      And the deal would cost north of £100million, a fee which West Ham boss David Moyes recently said Rice, 22, was worth ‘far, far more’ than.
      The Hammers are sweating on the England man’s fitness situation and have conceded nine goals in the five games he has missed due to a knee injury.

      They face Everton on Sunday in a crucial clash for European qualification.
      City take on Chelsea a day earlier in a dress rehearsal for their Istanbul showdown on May 29.
      Fernandinho could start for the soon-to-be Premier League champions after captaining the side to victory over Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday – his 36th birthday.
      Guardiola praised the anchor man for his performance in front of John Stones and Ruben Dias in the 2-0 win.
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      Fernandinho (right) starred in Manchester City’s semi-final winCredit: EPA

      The coach said: “Especially the second-half, he was incredible. We adjusted a little bit to give support to John and Ruben.
      “We were brilliant. He was so good. He was really, really good. It was his birthday. It’s a big present.
      “He has been an extraordinary captain this season, leading us in the bad moments. He played really, really well.”
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      West Ham’s Tammy Abraham transfer pursuit will be off if Chelsea demand £45m, admits David Moyes

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      DAVID MOYES admits West Ham’s interest in Tammy Abraham will be blown out of the water if Chelsea demand £45million for the striker.Abraham’s future at Stamford Bridge is in doubt after being overlooked by Thomas Tuchel.
      David Moyes says West Ham’s interest in Tammy Abraham will be blown out of the water if Chelsea demand £45mCredit: Reuters
      Tammy Abraham faces an uncertain future at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      But the Blues are understood to want the hefty fee for the 23-year-old England star, a valuation that is way out of Moyes’ price range — even if he delivers Champions League football.
      The West Ham boss said: “It would rule us out. So if that’s the figure and that’s what’s being said, we are out.
      “We don’t have that to buy a striker. No.”
      Abraham was a regular under Frank Lampard until the Chelsea legend was replaced by German Tuchel in January.
      Since then, the England international has made only six appearances, but did miss seven games with an ankle injury.
      With the likes of Timo Werner, 25 and Kai Havertz, 21, preferred centrally, Abraham is at risk of leaving Stamford Bridge.
      West Ham would be joined by Newcastle and Aston Villa for the forward, who is also fighting for a space in England’s Euros squad this summer.
      Moyes has already had talks with West Ham co-owner David Sullivan over a summer transfer budget — with Abraham’s asking price roughly the total amount he will have to spend.
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      Making Jesse Lingard’s loan from Manchester United permanent is a priority, along with a desperately needed striker.
      Moyes added: “From conversations with the owner, I’ve an idea of what sort of cash will be available.
      “Whether it was finishing tenth, fourth or whatever, it didn’t change at all. There is probably a lack of money in the game.”
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