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Jarrod Bowen surprised many when committing his future to West Ham on the back of their relegation out of the Premier League. Was that decision influenced by a desire to keep his wife Dani and father-in-law Danny Dyer happy? Ex-Hammers star Ray Houghton has answered that question for GOAL, with the England international shunning all transfer speculation.

Aston Villa’s pursuit of a new right-back has hit a significant roadblock after West Ham United rejected a formal loan approach for Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Unai Emery is determined to bolster his defensive ranks before the transfer window shuts to provide elite competition for current first-choice Matty Cash.

Brentford are on the verge of securing the signature of West Ham defender El Hadji Malick Diouf in a highly lucrative £40m transfer. The London club have reportedly submitted a substantial bid for the talented left-back, who is eager to secure a swift return to the Premier League following West Ham's recent relegation to the Championship at the end of last season.

West Ham United manager Nuno Espirito Santo has insisted the club must secure further attacking reinforcements despite completing a Championship record £22m deal for Arne Engels. The Portuguese head coach voiced his concerns after seeing his side surrender a two-goal lead at Burnley, insisting that extra attacking options remain an urgent priority.