FT: Aston Villa 1-1 West Ham. Aston Villa. Aston Villa boss Unai Emery, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "They were pushing and got into our box and scored one goal. We didn't fe
A recent report from the Standard has stated that West Ham United have been looking into the winter transfer market for a striker, and they have shortlisted Rodrigo Muniz as the one to sign in
West Ham have been in the hunt for a striker all month. Niclas Fullkrug has struggled for fitness since signing in the summer, while Michail Antonio has been ruled out for at least a year after a road traffic accident and captain Jarrod Bowen has also missed a significant chunk of the season through injury.
West Ham have a good track record at bringing in players from the Championship, including Antonio, Bowen, Aaron Cresswell and Crysencio Summerville. But stalling on targets has seen the club miss out on signing James Maddison, now of Tottenham Hotspur, in 2018 and Eberechi Eze, now of Crystal Palace, in 2020.
However, this team can dream a little higher than that under Oliver Glasner.
Villa beat the Hammers 2-1 in the FA Cup a fortnight ago and host them once again for Graham Potter's fourth match in charge of following the sacking of Julen Lopetegui. Potter's West Ham beat Fulham 3-2 last week, but fell to a 2-0 home defeat against Crystal Palace last Saturday.
Mohammed Kudus has made a bold statement about his form and performance in the first half of the season at West Ham. The Ghanaian is bent on turning a corner.
West Ham are discussing a loan deal with Ajax to sign striker Brian Brobbey, who is also of interest to Tottenham, talkSPORT understands. The 22-year-old could become the first transfer of the
But Brighton’s Evan Ferguson on a six-month loan would be perfect for both clubs. He needs games under his belt and clubs need a No 9. At 20, he looks to have a huge future in the Premier League but could do with regular games in the coming months.
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has come under more pressure after his underperforming team lost 2-1 at home to Leicester for its worst run in the competition in 17 years.
Manchester United are still struggling to get into the top half of the Premier League table and face a Fulham side sitting in 10th.
We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between West Ham and Crystal Palace. Here are some of your comments: West Ham fans: Mike: Very poor first half where we looked slow, tired and lethargic.