Boss responds to reports £40M star could leave on deadline day with West Ham keen
Mauricio Pochettino has responded to reports that long-term West Ham target Conor Gallagher could still leave Chelsea.
Gallagher has been in the transfer headlines alot over the past few weeks as many people are not quite sure that he is part of the plans of Mauricio Pochettino, who has seen a number of players make the move to the club.
That has led to suggestions that WEST HAM want the midfielder, but Quizzed about Gallagher’s future, Pochettino said: ‘All players in the squad are in our plans. After is a decision of two parts of the club and the player.
‘Conor is a consistent player than can play in different positions. We are happy with him.
‘Circumstances happen in the past, we can say nothing, we can only say our feeling from day one and he has shown great commitment to the club, he was captain two days ago, he is an important player but the future I don’t know.
‘If you are the best you are going to play, even if we spend big money on a player, that is football.
‘All players in the squad know they are going to play if they deserve to play. That is the thing that is happening with the squad.
‘Just because we spent big money on a player does not mean he is guaranteed to play. We are so happy with Conor, we hope he stays with us.’
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WEST HAM United are turning their attention to Flamengo forward Pedro after a deal for Corinthians attacker Yuri Alberto fell apart.
West Ham have done some great business already this summer window, but it is no secret that David Moyes is still keen to add another striker to the side before the close of deadline day – and Alberto is a man the club wanted.
It’s stated that technical director Tim Steidten has been in Brazil this week to try and thrash out a deal for Corinthians star Yuri Alberto.
Corinthians have blocked the move though and Steidten is turning to Pedro as a potential late signing for West Ham.
That is according to a report from The Mirror, who claim that West Ham are turning their attention to Pedro, who has now racked up 97 goals in 200 games for Flamengo and has now picked up six caps for Brazil.
He has a huge release clause worth around £51million but the striker is expected to be available for much less.
SMITH ROWE FREE TO JOIN –
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Arsenal have told Emile Smith Rowe he can complete a permanent move before the window shuts, and West Ham have made an offer.
A couple of seasons ago – Smith Rowe was a member of the squad that Mikel Arteta loved to play on a weekly basis – but a series of injuries and some big signings by the Gunners means that he is no longer part of the side.
That has led to many reports in the media that Chelsea are interested in a potential deal for the man – but it now seems that West Ham have contacted Arsenal over a potential deal for Smith-Rowe, according to the Football Insider.
The report says Arsenal could accept a £35-40million offer for Smith Rowe, who has three years left on his contract.
JUVENTUS STAR KOSTIC ON WAY?
WEST HAM United have been linked with a move for Juventus star Filip Kostic, and journalist Dean Jones has given the fans an update.
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Kostic has predominantly played on the left-hand side, but can play in an attacking role as well as a deeper left midfield role. The Juventus man could suit the wing-back position that Moyes likes to utilise at times.
At the age of 30, however, £20m could be a lot for a player who might not have much sell-on value in the future.
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Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, he said: “The news from Juventus sources is that they have heard nothing from West Ham so far and are playing down the chances of a Kostic transfer.
‘That’s not to say this one is not in the works though because this is a player West Ham have admired for some time. He’s definitely not the only player they are looking at in that position right now, but I would be surprised if they do not touch base with Juventus soon to discover the likelihood of a deal being possible and on what terms.
‘But the current position as of Thursday afternoon is that Juventus are saying there is nothing from their end on this.”
WEST HAM MAKE EDWARDS OFFER –
WEST HAM have made a formal bid to sign Peterborough defender Ronnie Edwards.
David Moyes has already signed Konstantinos Mavropanos to add to his centre-back options this summer, but both Kurt Zouma and Nayef Aguerd have been injury-prone while Thilo Kehrer is one of several players to have been linked with a move away before Friday’s deadline
And now Edwards is a man that the club are looking to sign
Negotiations between the clubs over a fee are ongoing, with David Moyes looking to sign a player who will both provide centre-back cover and stands out as a prospect for the future.
Edwards was part of the England Under-19 side that won the European Championship last summer and represented the U20s at this year’s World Cup.
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