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      West Ham and Everton ‘leading Eden Hazard transfer chase with Real Madrid ready to make £130m loss on ex-Chelsea star’

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      EDEN HAZARD is reportedly looking for a move back to the Premier League with West Ham and Everton leading the race to secure his signature.The 30-year-old has been plagued with injury and fitness issues since arriving at Real Madrid from Chelsea in the summer of 2019.
      Hazard has failed to make any sort of impact in MadridCredit: Getty
      He has played 54 times across two and a half seasons, scoring just five goals for the Spanish giants.
      As a result, Madrid, who signed him for an initial £88million rising to a potential £150m, are happy for him to leave for as little as £25.5m or £21m if a club can convince him to join on loan in January with a permanent option at the end of the campaign.
      According to the Sunday Mirror, this is because Hazard earns a huge £416,000 per week.
      This works out to an annual salary of £21.6m, a sum Madrid are desperate to get off their books.
      However, Hazard is not keen to leave mid-season and would prefer to wait until the summer.
      Real boss Carlo Ancelotti is thought to have given his blessing for Hazard – who has not scored in 11 appearances this season – to leave the Bernabeu.

      Speaking about Hazard’s future back in October, Ancelotti said: “Never in my career as a coach have I forced a player to stay when they want to leave.
      “Hazard is ready, but his problem right now is that he has a coach who prefers other players, which can happen in a squad like this one.”
      West Ham and Everton are thought to be the two Premier League clubs showing the most interest in bringing the Belgian back to England.
      And if they can return him to full fitness then it could prove a masterstroke given his superb record in the Prem.
      Hazard scored 111 goals in 352 appearances for Chelsea during a seven-year spell with the club.

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      Along with the Hammers and Toffees, Newcastle have also been linked with a move for the Madrid reject.
      Outside of England, reports have suggested Hazard has ‘promised’ to sign for Turkish giants Fenerbahce.
      He has also been linked with a move back to Belgium to play for minnows KVC Westerlo. More

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      West Ham complete Alphonse Areola transfer on one-year loan from PSG with option to buy as he relishes ‘tough season’

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      WEST HAM have made their first senior signing of the summer by capturing Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Alphonse Areola – and have now targeted a deal for Chelsea’s Kurt Zouma.The Hammers have agreed a deal for 28-year-old Areola which gives them an option to sign him on a permanent basis next summer if he proves himself as number one at the London Stadium.
      West Ham have captured Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Alphonse AreolaCredit: Rex
      The Hammers have agreed a deal for the 28-year-old which gives them an option to sign him on a permanent basis next summerCredit: Rex
      Areola spent last season with relegated FulhamCredit: Rex
      And they have opened talks with London rivals Chelsea about centre-back Zouma, indicating they are prepared to pay £20million for the French international.
      Boss David Moyes has been on the look-out for a recognised top level keeper with veteran Lukasz Fabianski now only having one year left on his deal.
      And he swooped for Areola after the Frenchman impressed during his year with Fulham last season, when he shone despite the club being relegated from the Premier League.
      Moyes plumped for a deal for Areola instead of pushing ahead with interest in West Brom’s England star Sam Johnstone, preferring to save his money to strengthen his squad in other areas.
      We have been aware of his qualities for a long time and we have no doubt he will be another player and character who will enhance our squadMoyes on Areola
      The Hammers boss said: “As we prepare for a very busy schedule, he will provide fantastic competition for the goalkeepers already at the football club and we are going to need to use our squad to ensure compete to the best of our abilities across all competitions.
       “We have been aware of his qualities for a long time and we have no doubt he will be another player and character who will enhance our squad.”
      The hope is they can bring in Champions League winner Zouma as well as West Ham prepare for the added demands of Europa League football this season.
      Chelsea are prepared to let the defender leave this summer if the right deal is offered, although it is believed they value him closer to £30m.
      The Blues have offered Zouma to Sevilla as part of an attempt to sign Joules Kounde, but the player is understood to want to remain in the Premier League.

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      The Hammers are still looking to bring in a recognised striker with Michael Antonio the only proven option in the squad, while the squad which finished sixth last season is still weakened because Jesse Lingard has returned to Manchester United.
      Hopes of signing Lingard on a permanent basis are in the balance with United considering keeping him at Old Trafford, and the need to sign a forward is the main priority for West Ham.
      Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham is one option but Moyes has made it clear they are not able to compete for his signature unless his £40million valuation comes down.
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      Liverpool eye Jarrod Bowen transfer as Jurgen Klopp looks to boost forward options with West ham star

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      LIVERPOOL are targeting a transfer for West Ham ace Jarrod Bowen, according to reports. Jurgen Klopp wants to bolster his attacking line this summer.
      Jarrod Bowen is on Liverpool’s transfer wish list this summerCredit: Kevin Quigley-The Daily Mail
      And the Liverpool Echo state the Reds did not deny rumours linking them with the former Hull star.
      Bowen, 24, appears to be the ideal target for the 2019-20 Premier League champions who will be looking to wrestle back the trophy from Manchester City next season.
      He managed eight goals and five assists as he appeared in all 38 league games last term.
      In fact, West Ham won six and drew one when Bowen found the net.
      Bowen would be unlikely to start regularly at Anfield with Mo Salah, Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Diogo Jota ahead in the pecking order.
      But Klopp knows the value of having Bowen in his squad and at his disposal as they hope to challenge on various fronts.
      However, it would likely take a significant bid for West Ham to sell the former Hereford youngster.
      The Hammers paid £22million for Bowen in January 2020, tying him down on a five-and-a-half-year contract.
      And his stellar form – one of the standout performers in an impressive season at the London Stadium – means he is one of the club’s top assets.

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      Any Bowen transfer would also only happen if Xherdan Shaqiri or Divock Origi left Liverpool.
      The two forwards are both deemed surplus to requirements on Merseyside but the club have not received suitable offers for them at this stage in the transfer window.
      Contrary to recent reports, the Echo add Lazio have not made contact regarding Shaqiri while there have been no serious talks over Origi.
      Liverpool are waiting to sell Xherdan Shaqiri and Divock Origi this summerCredit: Reuters
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      Man Utd star Jesse Lingard shares ‘Jesse 2.0’ targets and motivational notes during amazing West Ham loan transfer spell

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      MANCHESTER UNITED star Jesse Lingard has revealed his ‘Jesse 2.0’ targets that drove him on during his superb loan spell at West Ham.The England playmaker shared a post thanking his analyst from last season and it included a shot of a whiteboard full of motivational notes.
      Jesse Lingard has publicly thanked analyst Alexiadis Alexandros for helping him thrive at West HamCredit: Instagram @jesselingard
      The Man Utd ace also shared shots of a whiteboard covered in motivational notesCredit: Instagram @jesselingard
      And the England star also revealed targets he set himself as part of his ‘Jesse 2.0’ planCredit: Instagram @jesselingard
      Lingard, 28, who narrowly missed out on a spot in Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2020 England squad, enjoyed an impressive spell boosting West Ham’s attack from January to June this year.
      The Cheshire-born forward netted nine goals and provided five assists in 16 Prem appearances for David Moyes’ Hammers. 
      And his efforts helped the team finish sixth in the top-flight last term and qualify for the Europa League. 
      It has now emerged that his stunning form was thanks in some part to the work of analyst Alexiadis Alexandros.
      Lingard shared a picture of him alongside Alexandros and thanked him publicly for his contribution.
      He wrote: “Thank you @alexiadis_alexandros for the analysis last year and congratulations on getting your new coaching role fully deserved.
      “Now lets get ready for the new season.”
      The 29-cap Three Lions international also revealed the targets he set himself in East London.
      Under ‘application’, phrases such as ‘positive attitude’, ‘confidence’ and ‘belief’ are scrawled in pen.

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      The Hammers’ fixtures were also listed with desired outcomes including ‘shots’, ‘goals’, ‘assists’, ‘take-ons’ and ‘man-of-the-match’ also written down.
      As well as the targets, Lingard’s motivational board also featured the words ‘dynamic’, ‘intensity’ and ‘leadership’.
      And phrases encouraging him to ‘be yourself’ and be a ‘big game player’ were also noted.
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      The Hammers were desperate to be reunited with the United academy product after his stunning displays at the London Stadium.
      They were odds-on favourites last week.
      But those hopes were dashed as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he was ‘in his plans’ and Wayne Rooney backed him to become a United star once again.
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      Man Utd fans hail ‘agent’ Luke Shaw over Declan Rice holiday bromance as England pals relax in Mykonos

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans hailed ‘agent’ Luke Shaw after striking up a bromance with Declan Rice. The England pair are on holiday together in Mykonos after starring at Euro 2020.
      Luke Shaw and Declan Rice have struck up a bromance over the summer
      They have been letting their hair down on the Greek island in the week after their final heartbreak against Italy, going out for food and enjoying the swimming pool with ocean views.
      Fellow England heroes Kyle Walker, Mason Mount, Ben Chilwell, Jack Grealish, Kalvin Philips and Ben White are there too – as is snooker hero Judd Trump.
      The Manchester City right-back was filmed belting out a rendition of Sweet Caroline as they dined out at a restaurant.
      But Red Devils supporters’ eyes were drawn to Shaw and Rice hanging out together – in the hope the left-back can convince the West Ham ace to join him at Old Trafford this summer.
      After seeing the pair shine on the same side at the Euros, United fans will be dreaming of them doing the same under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
      One said: “Agent Shaw working on Rice.”
      Another wrote: “Need Shaw to do the fine work of taking Declan Rice aside and coming out the other side with his mind set on United.”
      And a third added: “Agent Shaw. Keep on a Declan mate.”
      Rice was linked with a transfer to United last year and has rejected two new contract offers at West Ham.
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      However, Chelsea are also monitoring his situation at the London Stadium.
      The Blues could try and lure their former youth-team player back to the club after releasing him at 14. – but would likely need to stump up at least £80million.
      Mount and Rice are best mates so would not doubt relish the chance to play together in the Premier League as well as the Champions League.
      Shaw, Mason Mount and a number of their England team-mates are letting their hair down
      Snooker star Judd Trump was also on the Greek island enjoying himself
      Mount will also want his pal Rice to join him at Chelsea this summerCredit: Getty
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      West Brom reject West Ham’s Sam Johnstone transfer bid with Tottenham also interested in £10m-plus England keeper

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      WEST HAM have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Sam Johnstone with West Brom dismissing their bid for the player. The Athletic claims the Irons’ offer – reportedly made this week – is significantly less than the £10million-plus fee the Hawthorns side are after.
      West Brom have rejected West Ham’s bid for Sam JohnstoneCredit: Getty
      David Moyes’ side, who finished sixth in the Premier League last term, are on the hunt for a possible successor to Lukasz Fabianski. 
      The Poland international, 36, is entering the final year of his contract with the Hammers following an extension in March this year. 
      The veteran stopper has kept 25 clean sheets in 101 West Ham appearances across all competitions following his July 2018 move from Swansea.
      The Athletic claims Johnstone’s shot-stopping for West Brom has caught the attention of suitors despite the club being relegated to the Championship last season. 
      The player, who was part of England’s Euro 2020 squad, kept six clean sheets in 37 top-flight games for the club last term. 
      And although West Brom are expecting Johnstone to depart this summer, they want to do everything to receive the full asking price for his services.
      However, reports suggest the Hammers are unlikely to want to increase their offer with the Preston-born stopper already in the final year of his contract.  
      It is believed the Irons could return for Johnstone when his contract expires in 2022. 
      However, the player is reportedly an Arsenal target with the Gunners searching for potential replacements for Bernd Leno should he leave the Emirates. 
      And Prem rivals Tottenham are also eyeing the player as a possible successor to Hugo Lloris next summer. 

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      West Ham are thought to have other goalkeeper options in mind with Paris Saint-Germain’s Alphonse Areola on their target list. 
      And the Irons are reportedly in talks with the Ligue 1 giants over a potential loan move for Areola, 28, with an option to buy. 
      The Paris-born stopper is likely to see first-team opportunities limited with PSG completing the signing of AC Milan and Italy ace Gianluigi Donnarumma. 
      The Azzurri goalkeeper earned praise for his European Championship-winning performance for Roberto Mancini’s side. 
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      The player who signed a five-year deal with the Parc des Prince club, made a vital double-save to help Italy defeat England in the final of the 2020 Euros. 
      And it is thought Areola, who spent last term on loan at Fulham, is unlikely to want to play back-up to the Italy star. 
      The Ligue One player kept 10 clean sheets in 37 appearances across all competitions for the Cottagers last season.
      West Ham are eyeing Alphonse Areola as a possible alternative to summer target JohnstoneCredit: Kevin Quigley NMC Pool
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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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