Lucas Paqueta, the Brazilian international and West Ham United's midfield maestro, is reportedly on the verge of being cleared of spot-fixing allegations in what would mark a significant triumph for both the player and the club. The 27-year-old had been at the center of a lengthy and complex investigation by the Football Association (FA), which accused him of intentionally picking up yellow cards in a string of Premier League matches to influence betting markets.
West Ham United may have to vacate the London Stadium temporarily if the 2029 World Athletics Championships are awarded to the city. Last week, the UK government officially committed to supporting the bid financially, pledging ÂŁ35 million ($47m) from the Treasury. An additional ÂŁ10m ($13.5m) was also secured from the Mayor of Londonâs office, taking the total public funding support to ÂŁ45m ($61m).
Michail Antonio joins Adebayo Akinfenwa on the second episode of the Best Mode On Podcast as he opens up on a Europa League clash with Bayer Leverkusen that left him absolutely outraged
Kyle Walker-Peters is poised to join West Ham United on a free transfer following a dramatic breakdown in talks with Ole Gunner Solskjaer's Besiktas. The 28-year-old defender had been in advanced talks with the Istanbul-based side after his contract with Southampton expired, but the move collapsed in controversial fashion after the defender requested additional time to evaluate his future, a gesture that did not sit well with Besiktas.
West Ham United have reportedly stepped into the mix to secure the services of Manchester Cityâs Jack Grealish. The midfielder's future with City appears to be over and his exclusion from the Club World Cup squad served as a reminder that his services are no longer required at the Etihad.
Manchester United supporters were responsible for the highest number of football-related arrests in England and Wales during the 2024â25 season, according to the latest data published by the UK Home Office. Over the 10-month reporting period, 121 arrests were linked to fans of the Old Trafford club, more than any other team in the top flight, as revealed by The Athletic.
Speaking on the second episode of the Best Mode On Podcast, ex-West Ham star Michail Antonio talks about his recovery from the car accident that almost killed him
Douglas Luiz could return to the Premier League after just one season as West Ham have emerged as a possible destination for the Juventus flop this summer. Luiz joined the Serie A side on a âŹ50 million (ÂŁ43.7m) transfer from Aston Villa last year but the player is likely to move out now following a nightmare debut campaign at Allianz Arena and his breakup with fellow Juventus star Alisha Lehmann.
Tottenham Hotspur tabled a bid worth ÂŁ50million ($68m) for Mohammed Kudus but West Ham have reportedly rejected it. Spurs, however, will return with a fresh bid soon as they have made the Ghanaian their number one priority in the transfer market after getting Thomas Frank's approval. Kudus wants to join the North London side this summer despite interest from Chelsea.