West Ham United Overview

Manchester United v West Ham United - Premier League

Man Utd open Fernandes talks with West Ham

Manchester United have officially opened negotiations with West Ham for midfielder Mateus Fernandes as the club accelerates its summer recruitment drive. Following the departure of Casemiro, the Red Devils are determined to overhaul their options in the middle of the park under the guidance of Michael Carrick.

'A joke!' - Dyer slams Tuchel over son-in-law snub

Thomas Tuchel has faced a scathing assessment from Danny Dyer after the England manager opted to leave Jarrod Bowen out of his squad for the 2026 World Cup. The legendary actor didn't hold back, labelling the omission of his son-in-law as "ridiculous" while revealing the family had already begun preparing for a trip to the United States.

Huge shock! Sullivan resigns as West Ham chairman over historic allegations

David Sullivan has resigned as West Ham chairman and director with immediate effect after learning that what he described as "factually incorrect and entirely false" historic allegations about his personal life were due to be published. The long-serving Hammers chief said he was stepping aside to avoid becoming a distraction during a crucial period for the club.

Jarrod Bowen Cysencio Summerville West Ham

Milan enter race for West Ham winger after Premier League relegation

AC Milan have joined Tottenham and Aston Villa in the race to sign West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville following the Hammers' relegation to the Championship. The Dutch forward has emerged as a key target for the Rossoneri, who are preparing for a major summer rebuild and could view him as a replacement for Rafael Leao.

Bowen considering transfer that will be ‘devastating’ for wife Dani

Jarrod Bowen is facing a career-defining crossroads that could have massive repercussions for his family life following West Ham United’s shock relegation to the Championship. The Hammers captain, who is married to former Love Island star Dani Dyer, is reportedly weighing up his future after the club’s 15-year stay in the top flight came to a heartbreaking end.

Manchester United v Nottingham Forest - Premier League

Man Utd have ‘accelerated talks’ for £38m transfer target

Manchester United have reportedly stepped up their pursuit of West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes as they look to overhaul their engine room this summer. The Red Devils are leading a crowded race for the 21-year-old, who is expected to leave the London Stadium following a difficult campaign for the Hammers.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
16	Nottingham Forest	38	11	11	16	48	51	-3	44	D L D W W
17	Tottenham Hotspur	38	10	11	17	48	57	-9	41	W L D W W
18	West Ham United	38	10	9	19	46	65	-19	39	W L L L W
19	Burnley	38	4	10	24	38	75	-37	22	D L D L L
20	Wolverhampton Wanderers	38	3	11	24	27	68	-41	20	D D L D L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Nottingham Forest

-3

D
L
D
W
W

Tottenham Hotspur

-9

W
L
D
W
W

West Ham United

-19

W
L
L
L
W

Burnley

-37

D
L
D
L
L

Wolverhampton Wanderers

-41

D
D
L
D
L

Frequently asked questions

When were West Ham founded?

West Ham United were founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks F.C, later renamed to West Ham United in 1900.

Who are the owners of West Ham?

British businessman David Sullivan owns 38.8% stake in the club and co-owns West Ham with David Kretinsky of 1890s Holdings (27%), Vanessa Gold of Family Trust (25.1%), J. Albert Smith of WHU LLC (8%) and other investors (1.1%).

What is West Ham's stadium called?

West Ham United play all their home games at the London Stadium, moving from their former home venue Boleyn Ground in 2016, which served the club's base for over a century. There are plans to expand London Stadium's capacity to 67,000.

What is London Stadium's capacity?

The London Stadium has a capacity of 62,500, making it London's fourth-largest stadium.

How many trophies have West Ham won?

West Ham have won five major honours during their history, which includes three FA Cups as well as the 2022-23 UEFA Conference League.

How many Premier League (top flight) titles have West Ham won?

West Ham United have never won the English top-flight. Their best-ever finish was third position in the 1985-86 season of the-then English first division.

Who has made the most appearances for West Ham?

Former English defender Billy Bonds is West Ham's leading appearance maker of all-time, featuring for the club in 799 games across 21 seasons.

Who is West Ham's all-time top goalscorer?

With 326 goals in 505 games, Vic Watson is the greatest goalscorer in the history of West Ham United.

Which famous players have played for West Ham?

Bobby Moore, Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand, Michael Carrick, Joe Cole and Mark Noble are among West Ham's biggest-ever stars, with the London side also famously once managing to lure Argentina internationals Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano to the club.

Which famous managers have been in charge of West Ham?

Avram Grant, Alan Pardew, David Moyes, Gianfranco Zola, and Manuel Pellegrini are among the most acclaimed managers to have been at the helm for West Ham United.

What is West Ham's nickname?

West Ham United are nicknamed The Irons and The Hammers, a reference to the club's first name, Thames Ironworks F.C.