French media u-turn on Hammers right back addition
French newspaper L’equipe have completed a u-turn on the changes of Monaco right-back Djibril Sidibe joining West Ham.
Striker rumour wide of the mark
Fresh reports that West Ham could sign Moussa Marega for £36.6m before the summer transfer window ends are completely wide of the mark. Portuguese newspaper ABolo has again suggested the Hammers could still move for the 28-year-old Mail international striker in the next week. The FC Porto frontman has a contract until 2021 with a €40m termination clause.
High demand for Brighton away leaves disappointment
West Ham’s first away game of the season has sold out to season ticket holders with 14 priority points or more earlier this week with a ballot for the remaining 10% carried out in a ballot yesterday. The sell-out has raised the same criticism again from some supporters who have 13 points or less who just missed out in the season ticket sale only to face a ballot with fans who have no points.
Premier League opener yet to sell out
West Ham has yet to sell out the opening Premier League match of the season against Manchester City with under 1,000 tickets remaining un-sold on general sale.