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As the opening week of the 2024/25 Premier League comes into view, West Ham United have positioned themselves to sign a brilliant German international. During Euro 2024, Borussia Dortmund striker, Niclas Fullkrug, scored one of the goals of the tournament against Scotland, and also proved a handful against every other opponent. It’s those attributes that have the Hammers interested, and …

West Ham United have lodged their first ‘official’ bid for Borussia Dortmund striker Niclas Fullkrug, according to reports. The Hammers were originally understood to be targeting Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran this summer, but appear to have walked away thanks to the Colombian’s £40m price tag. Technical director Tim Steidten has now turned his attention to Dortmund target man Fullkrug. …

West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui is delighted with technical director Tim Steidten’s choice to target Borussia Dortmund striker Niclas Fullkrug this summer, according to reports. The Hammers were originally linked with Aston Villa’s Colombian talent Jhon Duran and were even understood to have agreed personal terms with the 20-year-old. However, it appears they’ve now walked away from the deal …

Chelsea have submitted an offer for Hoffenheim striker Maximilian Beier according to journalist Florian Plettenberg. The Blues have been active in the window so far with seven new faces coming through the door, whilst goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen and teenage defender Aaron Anselmino are set to complete their moves to the club. Despite signing Marc Guiu from Barcelona the Stamford Bridge outfit …

Former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has stated that his move to Bayer Leverkusen last summer was “two steps forward” for his career after original opinions stated that the 31-year-old had taken a step backwards. The Switzerland international decided to leave the Premier League giants after seven years to move back to Germany last summer with Arsenal receiving €25m for his …

Manchester United have scheduled a new round of talks with West Ham United in order to finalise the sale of defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka so they can proceed with their deal to sign Bayern Munich right-back Noussair Mazraoui. Sources with a close understanding of the situation have informed CaughtOffside of Man Utd’s desire to get a deal done for Wan-Bissaka quickly, …

Things are beginning to hot up in the transfer market now, although West Ham’s business has been a little on the cool side to date. With Julen Lopetegui on board, it was thought that the Hammers would be major players this summer in terms of transfer business, however, despite technical director, Tim Steidten, appearing to put in the man hours, …

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Manchester United have reportedly reached a verbal agreement over the transfer of Bayern Munich full-back Noussair Mazraoui, who has said yes to the potential move to Old Trafford. The Morocco international has not always been a regular for Bayern, but he shone at former club Ajax and could be a useful option for Man Utd as he can play both …

Xavi Simons has made his decision to remain at RB Leipzig for another season, according to reports. The Netherlands international shone on loan with Leipzig from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023/24, notching 10 goals and 15 assists in 43 appearances across all competitions to help the club finish fourth in the Bundesliga, reach the Champions League last 16 and win the …