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West Ham United Football Club, commonly known as West Ham or “The Hammers,” is a professional soccer club based in London, England. The club was founded in 1895 and has competed in the English football league system since its formation. They are currently playing in the Premier League which is the top tier of English football.

West Ham United has had some success throughout its history. They have won the FA Cup three times, in 1964, 1975, and 1980. They have also won the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1965 and the Intertoto Cup in 1999. The club also have 9 second-place finishes in the top flight of English football.

The team plays its home matches at the London Stadium, which has a capacity of just over 60,000. The club has a large and passionate fan base and their main rivals are traditionally considered to be Tottenham Hotspur, matches between the two teams are known as “The East London Derby”.

Over the years, many of the world’s best players have played for West Ham, including legends such as Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst, Paolo Di Canio, and Carlos Tevez. The team is currently managed by David Moyes.

West Ham United are considered to be a team that often punches above its weight. The team is known for its disciplined, hard-working and resilient approach, and despite not having the resources of some of the bigger clubs, they consistently compete well and aim to finish in the top half of the league.

Referee Michael Oliver (C) reacts as Tottenham Hotspur's Tottenham Hotspur's Croatian midfielder Ivan Perisic (R) remonstrates with West Ham United's English midfielder Declan Rice during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on February 19, 2023. (Photo by IAN KINGTON/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal confident of Rice deal as West Ham accept he’ll leave

Arsenal are growing confident of signing Declan Rice ahead of the alternatives, with West Ham United accepting he's on the way out.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Declan Rice of West Ham United gives a thumbs up to the fans after the Premier League match between Newcastle United and West Ham United at St. James Park on February 04, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Declan Rice now likely to join Arsenal this summer

Declan Rice is determined to compete at a higher level than he is at West Ham United and is now likely to join Arsenal, according to a report.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Declan Rice of West Ham United gives a thumbs up to the fans after the Premier League match between Newcastle United and West Ham United at St. James Park on February 04, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Arsenal £200kpw deal for Declan Rice with Gunners favourites

Arsenal are still said to be the favourites to sign Declan Rice this summer as they look to reinforce their midfield.
DERBY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Declan Rice of West Ham United gestures to the crowd during warm-up ahead of the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Derby County and West Ham United at Pride Park on January 30, 2023 in Derby, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Arsenal favourites to sign £80m midfielder ahead of Chelsea

Arsenal are currently considered the favourites to sign Declan Rice despite Chelsea's interest, according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Declan Rice of West Ham United reacts during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Everton FC at London Stadium on January 21, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Declan Rice ambition praised by Mark Noble amid heavy Arsenal links

Declan Rice has been a hot topic in the transfer market, with several big Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea, showing interest in the West Ham midfielder and now Mark Noble has said he understands the player's desire to leave.
DERBY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Declan Rice of West Ham United gestures to the crowd during warm-up ahead of the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Derby County and West Ham United at Pride Park on January 30, 2023 in Derby, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Declan Rice makes Arsenal enquiries

Declan Rice has been asking people involved with Arsenal what it's like at the club, as rumours grow of a potential summer move.
DERBY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Declan Rice of West Ham United gestures to the crowd during warm-up ahead of the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Derby County and West Ham United at Pride Park on January 30, 2023 in Derby, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Arsenal confident of signing £80m Declan Rice

West Ham United are reportedly confident that they will be able to secure a transfer fee of £80 million or more for Declan Rice...
Marseille's French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi warms up prior to the UEFA Conference League semi-final football match between Feyenoord and Olympique Marseille (OM) at De Kuip stadium in Rotterdam, on April 28, 2022. (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images)

Marseille received no official bids for Guendouzi despite rumours

Olympique de Marseille didn't receive any official bids for Matteo Guendouzi during the January transfer window, according to their club president.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Declan Rice of West Ham United is challenged by Martin Oedegaard of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on December 26, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Declan Rice to cost around £80m

Top Arsenal summer target Declan Rice is expected to cost between £75m and £85m, according to David Ornstein.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Declan Rice of West Ham United is challenged by Martin Oedegaard of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on December 26, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Arsenal growing confident they can sign West Ham star

Arsenal are growing in confidence they can sign Declan Rice this summer, regardless of whether they sign Moises Caicedo this month.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 07: Matteo Guendouzi of Marseille reacts during the UEFA Champions League group D match between Tottenham Hotspur and Olympique Marseille at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 07, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Premier League move for former Gunner with sell-on clause breaks down

Matteo Guendouzi is set to stay with Olympique de Marseille this month, meaning Arsenal will have to wait to cash in on his sell-on clause.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Declan Rice of West Ham United is challenged by Martin Oedegaard of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on December 26, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Declan Rice prefers Arsenal move over Chelsea

Declan Rice is showing a preference to join Arsenal over Chelsea this summer so he can work with Mikel Arteta, according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal tackles Declan Rice of West Ham United during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on December 26, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s top summer target praises Gunners to his teammates

Declan Rice has been speaking about Arsenal in glowing terms behind the scenes, as the Gunners plan a summer move to sign him.
England's forward #17 Bukayo Saka (L) celebrates with his teammate midfielder #04 Declan Rice after scoring his team's second goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group B football match between England and Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on November 21, 2022. (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal optimistic of £70-80m signing from Premier League club

Arsenal have made West Ham United's Declan Rice their top target for the summer transfer window, according to reports.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Emile Smith Rowe attends the "All Or Nothing: Arsenal" Global Premiere at Islington Assembly Hall on August 02, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Lia Toby/Getty Images)

Injured Arsenal star likely to miss West Ham clash

Emile Smith Rowe is unlikely to be fit in time for Arsenal to face West Ham United on Boxing Day, as the club remain cautious with him.
Eddie Nketiah and Ainsley Maitland-Niles in pre-season training (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Southampton push to sign Arsenal man on loan with buy option

Southampton are pushing to sign Ainsley Maitland-Niles on loan with an option to buy, with Arsenal set to activate an option to extend in...
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 07: Ainsley Maitland-Niles of Arsenal battles for possession with Juraj Kucka of Watford FC during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Watford at Emirates Stadium on November 07, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

4 Premier League clubs interested in signing Ainsley Maitland-Niles

Southampton are also in the mix to sign Ainsley Maitland-Niles in the final week of the transfer window, the fourth Premier League club to show an interest.

Arsenal expecting to move 24yo on – 5 clubs interested

Arsenal are expecting to offload Ainsley Maitland-Niles before deadline day, with four clubs joining West Ham United in the race.
Eddie Nketiah and Ainsley Maitland-Niles in pre-season training (Photo via Arsenal.com)

West Ham keen on signing Arsenal 24yo on loan or permanent

David Moyes is keen on signing Ainsley Maitland-Niles on loan, but a permanent deal for a relatively low fee is more likely.
West Ham United's English striker Jarrod Bowen celebrates after scoring their first goal during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Arsenal at the London Stadium, in London on May 1, 2022. (Photo by IAN KINGTON/IKIMAGES/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal make contact with West Ham star’s agent

Arsenal have made contact with Jarrod Bowen's representatives over a potential summer transfer, as an apparent alternative to Raphinha.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: Oleksandr Zinchenko of Manchester City FC runs with the ball during the UEFA Champions League Semi-Final Leg One match between Manchester City and Real Madrid at City of Manchester Stadium on April 26, 2022. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Arsenal and West Ham United express interest in Premier League 25yo

Arsenal and West Ham United have both expressed an interest in signing Manchester City's Oleksandr Zinchenko this summer.
Montpellier's English forward Stephy Mavididi (L) fights for the ball with Rennes' French midfielder Jonas Martin (R) during the French L1 football match between Stade Rennais Football Club and Montpellier Herault SC, at The Roazhon Park Stadium in Rennes, north-western France on November 20, 2021. (Photo by JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER/AFP via Getty Images)

4 Premier League clubs chase Arsenal academy graduate

Four Premier League clubs and Marseille are in the mix for former Arsenal academy striker Stephy Mavididi this summer, according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates scoring his side's second goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on May 08, 2022. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

West Ham lead race to sign Eddie Nketiah

West Ham United are now leading the race to sign Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal when his contract expires this summer, according to a report.
WOLFSBURG, GERMANY - DECEMBER 11: Konstantinos Mavropanos of Stuttgart celebrates scoring the first goal during the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and VfB Stuttgart at Volkswagen Arena on December 11, 2021 in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Bundesliga side plan to sign Arsenal loanee then sell him

West Ham United are interested in signing Konstantinos Mavropanos after he joins VfB Stuttgart on a permanent deal this summer, according to a report.
Arsenal's French striker Alexandre Lacazette (C) celebrates with Arsenal's English goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale (L) and Arsenal's English striker Eddie Nketiah (R) on the final whistle in the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 24, 2022. - Arsenal won the game 2-1. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Data says Arsenal Top 4 favourites over Manchester United and Tottenham

Arsenal are now the clear favourites to seal a top four spot and a return to Champions League football according to data from FiveThirtyEight
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates with the match ball following their side's victory in the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Arsenal and Sunderland at Emirates Stadium on December 21, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

3 Premier League clubs want Eddie Nketiah

Eddie Nketiah has at least three admirers within the Premier League, and an Arsenal exit remains next year's most likely outcome.
Konstantinos Mavropanos in training with the Greece national team (Photo via Mavropanos on Twitter)

Arsenal could profit twice with forgotten man sale

Arsenal look set to cash in on Konstantinos Mavropanos next summer, both in terms of his initial sale and through a sell-on clause.
David Moyes, Manager of West Ham United applaud fans following his teams defeat in the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 07, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

David Moyes gives surprising opinion on Arsenal penalty

Despite complaints from the West Ham support, David Moyes told the media he thinks Anthony Taylor got the Arsenal penalty decision right.
MOENCHENGLADBACH, GERMANY: Konstantinos Mavropanos of VfB Stuttgart celebrates after scoring the side's first goal during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Mönchengladbach and VfB Stuttgart at Borussia-Park on October 16, 2021. (Photo by Frederic Scheidemann/Getty Images)

2 Premier League clubs want forgotten Arsenal 24yo

A number of clubs are interested in signing Konstantinos Mavropanos next summer, and Stuttgart may activate his purchase option just to sell.
DORTMUND, GERMANY: Noa Lang of Brugge runs with the ball during the UEFA Champions League Group F stage match between Borussia Dortmund and Club Brugge KV at Signal Iduna Park on November 24, 2020. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Arsenal linked with €40m 22yo forward again

Arsenal continue to be linked with Club Brugge winger Noa Lang, but the reported competition for the signing is hotting up.
Carabao Cup Arsenal v AFC Wimbledon Alexandre Lacazette 9 of Arsenal celebrates his goal with , Cedric Soares to make it 1-0 London Emirates Stadium Greater London United Kingdom Copyright: Arron Gent/News Images

Barcelona, West Ham, Palace, Lyon all interested in cut-price Lacazette

West Ham, Crystal Palace, Lyon and Barcelona are four teams interested in signing Alexandre Lacazette, who will be leaving Arsenal within the next 10 months.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Tammy Abraham of Chelsea battles with John Stones of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at Etihad Stadium on November 23, 2019, in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Tammy Abraham available for £30m and wants Arsenal move

Tammy Abraham is available for transfer for £30m, and the player prefers a move to Arsenal over West Ham United.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 07: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Liverpool celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Liverpool FC at Vitality Stadium on December 07, 2019 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Position change might not save Oxlade-Chamberlain at Liverpool, West Ham keen

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could be on his way from Liverpool this summer as Jurgen Klopp looks to reshape his squad and West Ham are leading the pack of interested clubs.
Goalkeeper Sam Johnstone warming up before the international friendly match at Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough. Picture date: Sunday, June 6, 2021. Copyright: Lee Smith

Arsenal enquire about Sam Johnstone: West Ham bid rejected

Arsenal have enquired about West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, with West Ham United having a bid rejected for him.
Levi Laing after signing his first professional contract with West Ham (Photo via Laing on Instagram)

Arsenal 18yo signs for West Ham United

Released Arsenal youngster Levi Laing has signed his first professional contract with West Ham United, following a trial.
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Barcelona interested in Aaron Ramsey as 2 Premier League clubs make ‘concrete’ moves

Aaron Ramsey could be leaving Juventus with Crystal Palace and West Ham making 'concrete moves' and Barcelona also interested.
DERBY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Jack Wilshere of AFC Bournemouth looks on during the warm up prior to during the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and AFC Bournemouth at Pride Park Stadium on January 19, 2021 in Derby, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Jack Wilshere released by Bournemouth

Jack Wilshere has been released by Bournemouth after signing for the Cherries on a short-term deal in January not long after expressing Arsenal regrets.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal and Bukayo Saka of Arsenal run for the ball during the UEFA Europa League Group B stage match between Arsenal FC and Molde FK at Emirates Stadium on November 05, 2020. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

West Ham United pursuing summer deal for Arsenal striker

West Ham United are looking at a deal for Eddie Nketiah this summer, encouraged by Arsenal's contract extension for Folarin Balogun.
Jesse Lingard of West Ham celebrates scoring the 1st goal Wolverhampton Wanderers v West Ham United, Premier League, Football, Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, 05 Apr 2021 Copyright: Paul Currie/BPI/Shutterstock

Jesse Lingard to Arsenal? Yes, says the Sunday Mirror

The Sunday Mirror claim that Arsenal plan to hijack West Ham's move for Manchester United's Jesse Lingard in a rumour that has Arsenal fans feeling a little queasy.
BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - MARCH 20: Jack Wilshere speaks during an England press conference session at St Georges Park on March 20, 2018 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Jack Wilshere on his Arsenal regret

Jack Wilshere has admitted that he probably shouldn't have left Arsenal but I'm not overly sure that would have been his choice.