West Ham United Overview

West Ham United v Sunderland - Premier League

Man Utd & Tottenham ‘both in talks’ with Fernandes

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are both reportedly engaged in negotiations to sign Mateus Fernandes. Despite significant interest, West Ham United are refusing to lower their hefty asking price for the talented Portuguese midfielder, with a lengthy summer transfer saga now on the cards.

West Ham 2025-26 Premier League relegation

‘Where are they?’ - West Ham & Chelsea development questioned

West Ham were once known as the “Academy of Football”, but former Hammers boss Harry Redknapp has told GOAL why “something has to be done” about the lack of exciting youngsters breaking through at top Premier League clubs. Chelsea and Liverpool are considered to form part of that problem, with Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman proving to be a break from the norm at present.

West Ham United v Leeds United - Premier League

PL club makes move for West Ham star Bowen

Everton have made a preliminary move to sign West Ham United winger Jarrod Bowen during the summer transfer window. The Toffees have established initial contact regarding the 29-year-old, who is fully expected to depart the London Stadium in the coming weeks to maintain his status in the top flight.

Tottenham confident of winning £80m Fernandes race as Man Utd may back out

Tottenham are intensifying their efforts to beat Manchester United to the signing of West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes. Spurs are reportedly willing to meet an £80 million valuation for the 21-year-old following his club's relegation from the Premier League, while the Red Devils are reluctant to enter an expensive bidding war and could now walk away.

Tottenham set to beat Man Utd to Fernandes signing

Tottenham Hotspur are intensifying their summer recruitment drive as they look to reach an agreement for West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes. The north London side are reportedly positioning themselves to hijack Manchester United’s pursuit of the Portugal international following the Hammers' relegation.

Manchester United v Liverpool - Premier League

Man Utd told to sign Netherlands star after promising World Cup debut

Nicky Butt believes Manchester United should target Crysencio Summerville as part of a smarter recruitment strategy aimed at strengthening squad depth. The former midfielder praised the Netherlands international's explosive qualities and suggested he has the potential to become a regular starter if he can improve his consistency at the highest level.

Pos	Team		P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
19	Watford		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
20	West Bromwich Albion		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
21	West Ham United		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
22	Wolverhampton Wanderers		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
23	Wrexham		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

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West Bromwich Albion

West Ham United

Wolverhampton Wanderers

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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.