The Hammers, whose midfield was pulled apart in devastating fashion against Sunderland last weekend, also saw a £45m enquiry for Andrey Santos knocked back by Chelsea. Meanwhile, Edson Alvarez is poised to complete a loan move to Fenerbache, which will allow West Ham to accelerate their pursuit of a midfielder.

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Phil answered: Not sure who West Ham have in mind when it comes to their midfield, but it lacked legs and energy against Sunderland, pre-requisites at all times, and especially when you go to a newly-promoted team on the first day of the season. West Ham were overpowered and overrun on a very chastening day for manager Graham Potter.

Sunderland did not have problems imposing their offensive capability in their 3-0 victory against West Ham on the Premier League opener weekend.

West Ham United are one of the clubs keen on recruiting the services of Marseille winger Jonathan Rowe this summer, according to the Daily Mail.West Ham are in dire need of attacking firepower after

Graham Potter still believes in his West Ham players despite their disappointing start to the Premier League season. The Hammers were thrashed 3-0 at newly promoted Sunderland last Saturday after an abject second-half display saw the Wearsiders cruise to victory.

In their victory against West Ham, Sunderland became the first Premier League team since 2006 to have three debutants score in their first Premier League match.

LONDON rivals West Ham United and Chelsea will renew hostilities this Friday at the London Stadium, as both sides go in search of their first win of the 2025/26 Premier League season. SunSport betting experts have previewed the contest and selected the ...

The Premier League weekend gets rolling with a London derby on August 22 as West Ham United host rivals Chelsea at the London Stadium. The Hammers endured a miserable opening weekend to the 2025/26 campaign, as Graham Potter's side lost 3-0 at newly promoted Sunderland.