West Ham United vs Swansea City – betting tips and predictions

Both West Ham and Swansea are languishing at the wrong end of the league table ahead of their league clash at London Stadium on Saturday. The Hammers started the season with three consecutive defeats, but they have managed to put four points on the board since then and find themselves 18th in the table. In their last fixture, Hammers lost 3-2 to Tottenham in the London derby last weekend. Manager Slaven Bilic is desperate for points, and he would expect his side to claim their second win of the season…

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Javier Hernandez admits leaving Manchester United ‘was not a difficult decision’

Former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has admitted that it did not take long for him to make his mind up about leaving Old Trafford when he found out that Bayer Leverkusen were interested, the Daily Express report. The Mexican has signed a three-year deal with Roger Schmidt’s side, after the Bundesliga outfit agreed a £7.3m fee with the Red Devils, according to the Express. And the 27-year-old explained that he had become unhappy as part of Louis van Gaal’s side, and was hoping to rediscover his passion for the game…

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Man United striker REJECTED by West Ham after making ridiculous contract request, including £90,000 PER GOAL

West Ham have rejected the opportunity to sign Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez after the Mexican demand an incredible contract, the Daily Mirror report. The 27-year-old wanted a basic wage of £100,000 a week, and a staggering bonus payment of £90,000 for every single goal he scored for the Hammers (via Mirror). Unsurprisingly, the Boleyn Ground outfit have told the Red Devils that they are not willing to sign the poacher. Despite Slaven Bilic’s refusal to do a deal, it appears that Hernandez will still be on his way out…

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Manchester United news: £36.2m bid made for Ligue 1 starlet, while pair set for Bundesliga moves

Here is Monday’s news and gossip concerning Manchester United: The Red Devils have made a stunning £36.2m bid to land Monaco starlet Anthony Martial, according to Le Parisien. While the Ligue 1 side initially rejected the bid, it appears that they have had a change of heart and a deal could be completed in the next few hours. One player that will not be coming to the Premier League this summer appears to be Ajax goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen, who was being touted as a potential David de Gea replacement, the…

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Manchester United target Southampton star and Brazil striker as Javier Hernandez is told he’s free to go

With the transfer window’s closure fast approaching, Louis van Gaal has decided to take a huge gamble by telling Javier Hernandez that he is free to leave Manchester United this summer, the Daily Telegraph report. The Telegraph claim that the 27-year-old has been told that he can go after his penalty miss during the Champions League play-off tie with Club Brugge in midweek. Should the Mexican find another club, van Gaal will have just a couple of days to bolster his attacking options, or face playing the first few months of the…

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Man United news: Rooney helps pick team, and late Bale bid lined up

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Here is Sunday’s news and gossip concerning Manchester United: Louis van Gaal has revealed that United skipper Wayne Rooney is allowed to have an input regarding many things around the club, including the team selection, according to The Sun. “Things like the the selection and the kitchen and the members of staff, everything you can mention, he is involved,” he said. The Red Devils are planning to make a late attempt to bring Real Madrid star Gareth Bale to Old Trafford, according to the Metro. The Metro suggest that the…

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Former Man United man urges Louis van Gaal to sign ‘special’ striker

Former Man United goalkeeper Raimond van der Gouw believes that Louis van Gaal desperately needs to add more fire power in front of goal before the transfer window shuts, the Daily Express report. The Red Devils sold Robin van Persie, while Radamel Falcao’s loan was not made permanent following a difficult year at Old Trafford. That means that the club began the season with just Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernandez – who spent the last campaign out on loan – as the only senior options. And the 52-year-old hinted that his…

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Man United gossip: Ramos HAD agreed massive five-year deal but De Gea DEMANDS to be dropped

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Friday’s biggest Manchester United news and transfer rumour roundup. Manchester United’s pursuit of Sergio Ramos, 29, is over, with the Spain defender poised to extend his contract at Real Madrid next week, The Guardian reports. Ramos told Madrid he wanted to leave for Old Trafford at a meeting with the chief executive, José Ángel Sánchez, at the club’s Valdebebas training ground on 24 June and Manchester United made two formal bids for the player. Sergio Ramos had agreed a stunning £9.8million-a-year deal with Manchester United before deciding to stay at…

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Which of the Premier League heavyweights boasts the strongest second XI? Man United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea analysed

With the new Premier League season in its infancy, fans of each club will get to see their side’s strongest XI, and start dreaming of where that talented crop can take them. However, it is when the campaign is truly in full swing, and injuries begin to become a factor that the title favourites will become more obvious. With that in mind, here’s a look at some of the top flight’s heavyweights’ second XI: Chelsea While most sides would kill for a front two like Chelsea’s, there are serious concerns…

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Manchester United perform u-turn with exiled striker set to stay

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Manchester United have reportedly decided against letting Javier Hernandez leave Old Trafford this summer, and now plan to use the Mexican as the club’s second striker, the Daily Star claim. The 27-year-old’s career with the Red Devils appeared to be over after Louis van Gaal let him leave on loan last season. And despite doing a decent job with Real Madrid, the Manchester Evening News claimed earlier in the summer that he was free to leave, which prompted interest from West Ham, Tottenham, and Torino, while an MLS switch was also…

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Man United gossip: Kane deal runs into difficulty but Pedro slaps in Barcelona transfer request

Wednesday’s biggest Manchester United news and transfer rumour roundup. Manchester United have been told to forget about signing Harry Kane this summer, with Tottenham adamant they will not sell the 22-year-old striker, The Guardian reports. United are desperately seeking a new striker before the transfer window slams shut at the end of the month. But United may have more luck in their pursuit of Barcelona’s 28-year-old forward Pedro, who came off the bench to score a late winner in the Uefa Super Cup on Tuesday but has reportedly told the…

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Man United willing to sell outcast to Tottenham but want Harry Kane in return

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Manchester United are happy to let Javier Hernandez leave for Tottenham this summer, but have told their Premier League rivals that they want Harry Kane in return, according to the Daily Express. The Express report that although the Mexican is being allowed to move on during this window – with West Ham and Serie A side Torino also keen – Louis van Gaal wants to ensure that he has a replacement as Hernandez’s departure would leave just Wayne Rooney as the one senior option up front. Following the Spurs man’s…

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Pedro deal will pave exit for ANOTHER Man United strike ace

Manchester United will reportedly allow Mexico international striker Javier Hernandez to move on this summer once a deal for Barcelona star Pedro has been completed, according to the Daily Star. Hernandez was an unused substitute during the weekend’s Premier League opener against Tottenham, who The Star claim are interested in signing him alongside West Ham. As it stands, West Ham remain the favourites to land his signature, and have even offered £12m for his services after being rocked by the news that Enner Valencia will be missing for 12 weeks,…

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Man United gossip: Real make final De Gea offer and Argentine midfielder INBOUND

Tuesday’s biggest Manchester United news and transfer gossip. Real Madrid have submitted a final £21.2m bid for Manchester United’s Spain goalkeeper David De Gea, 24, the Daily Star reports. De Gea is out of contract at the end of this season and would be available on a free if he doesn’t sign a new deal. Tottenham are stepping up their interest in Manchester United’s Javier Hernandez, 27, and are confident of bringing him on board in during this transfer window, the London Evening Standard reports. The Mexico international was an…

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West Ham plotting improved £12m bid for Manchester United striker

Despite a stunning victory against Arsenal at the Emirates during their opening game of the new Premier League season, West Ham manager Slaven Bilic remains keen to bolster his attacking options during this window. The Daily Star report that the Boleyn Ground outfit will be without Enner Valencia for at least three months, while Andy Carroll will be out until the end of the month as he continues his comeback following knee surgery in February (via BBC Sport). According to the Star, Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez is near the very top of…

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Man United gossip: La Liga duo targeted and Bayern ace in line for shock move

Saturday’s biggest Man United news and transfer gossip. The agent of Bayern Munich midfielder Mario Gotze has hinted the 23-year-old could move to the Premier League during the transfer window, with Arsenal and Manchester United showing interest, according to Tuttosport. The Germany international is currently enduring a difficult relationship with head coach Pep Guardiola, giving rise to speculation he could be moving on. Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal says he still wants to sign two players in the remainder of the transfer window, the Metro reports. The Red Devils…

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Man United outcast Javier Hernandez rejects chance to sign for LA Galaxy

Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has reportedly rejected the chance to join Major League Soccer giants LA Galaxy, according to the Daily Express. The Mexico international spent the previous campaign on loan with Real Madrid, but since making his return to Old Trafford over the summer his future has continued to be in doubt. The report states that both West Ham and Tottenham have been credited with an interest in handing him a Premier League reprieve, with the former even offering £11.9m for his services (via The Express). However, he…

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West Ham make £11.9m bid for Manchester United outcast

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic is hoping to complete a deal to sign Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, according to the Metro, as he desperately tries to bolster his attacking options with the new Premier League season looming. The Hammers are looking short of options up front currently, with both Andy Carroll and Enner Valencia out of the opening months of the campaign through injury (via Metro), but have pinpointed the Mexican as the man who can rescue them. The Metro report that the Boleyn Ground outfit are willing to pay…

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Tottenham join race to sign £9m rated Manchester United striker

Tottenham have reportedly joined West Ham in the race to sign Manchester United forward Javier Hernandez, according to the Metro. Slaven Bilic’s men have made a £9m offer for the Mexican, the Metro report, but they will have to beat off competition from their London rivals for his signature. However, both clubs could be set to miss out, as the Daily Star previously reported that the Hammers were told by United that Hernandez is not for sale. The Manchester Evening News had suggested earlier in the month that the 27-year-old…

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Man United reveal Javier Hernandez will not be leaving this summer

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Manchester United have reportedly told any potential suitors for Javier Hernandez that the outcast striker is not for sale this summer, the Daily Star reports. The Mexican international spent the previous season out on loan with Real Madrid, but following a return of nine goals in 33 appearances the Spaniards rejected the chance to bring him back for a second season. West Ham had been heavily linked with a move for his signature in recent days, but now according to ESPN, the club have told the Hammers that he will…

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West Ham to make £8m bid for exiled Manchester United striker

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Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has been added to the list of goalscorers catching Slaven Bilic’s eye as he prepares for his first season as West Ham manager. According to the Independent, the Hammers are prepared to make an £8m offer for the Mexican. However, the Independent suggest that Queens Park Rangers’ Charlie Austin, Mattia Destro of Roma, and Chelsea’s Loic Remy are also being considered as the Croatian attempts to add some more firepower to his frontline. However, the London side are not the only ones interested in the…

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Man United gossip: Cavani and Lewandowski targeted plus de Gea COULD STAY

Tuesday’s biggest Manchester United news and transfer rumour gossip. Paris St-Germain’s Uruguay international striker Edinson Cavani, 28, is the “prime target” to replace Fenerbahce-bound Robin van Persie, 31, at Manchester United, according to talkSPORT. United have held a long standing interest in the giant striker, and may now finally get their hands on him with space and wages freed up in the squad. However, the Daily Telegraph claims that Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski, 26, is at the top of Manchester United’s attacking targets as manager Louis van Gaal prepares…

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Manchester United plan swap deal to seal move for Benfica’s Nico Gaitan

Manchester United are preparing to continue their summer spending by making Benfica star Nicolas Gaitain their latest high-profile signing. READ MORE: Manchester United News and Gossip Reports claim Man United winger Angel Di Maria agrees €60m PSG move Fenerbahce close in on deal for Man United’s Robin van Persie With Memphis Depay already signed, the Metro report that Morgan Schneiderlin and Matteo Darmian are closing in on moves to Old Trafford. And they could be joined by the Argentinian winger. The Daily Star report that the 27-year-old has a £25m…

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Manchester United three in, three out: Atletico man agrees deal, while strike duo hea for exit

Here is a look at what is doing the rounds on the Manchester United rumour mill, starting with three players possibly due to arrive at Old Trafford: READ MORE: Manchester United News  Man United told to pay £35.5m if they want Lazio star, reports suggest Man United to use Jonny Evans to tempt Everton to sell key man Three in:     Arda Turan – From Atletico Madrid Reports in Spain are suggesting that Atletico Madrid have agreed a fee with Manchester United for Arda Turan, that could be in…

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Liverpool three in, three out: Striker trio targeted, while flops set for sale

Here are six potential transfers involving Liverpool that could well go through this summer, starting with possible arrivals: READ MORE: Liverpool News and Gossip Liverpool flop linked with shock loan to Premier League rivals Barcelona starlet Bobby Adekayne confirms he’s signed for Liverpool Three in:   Christian Benteke – From Aston Villa The Aston Villa man has been heavily linked with a move to Anfield this summer. However, the Liverpool Echo have revealed that the two clubs are far apart in their valuation of the forward, with the Villains wanting…

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