Strategies and ChallengesWest Ham United’s interest in Sunderland’s midfield captain, Dan Neil, highlights their proactive approach in the January transfer

West Ham United are finalising the departure of technical director Tim Steidten after confirming the appointment of Kyle Macaulay as the club’s head of recruitment.

West Ham United are discussing a deal to sign Ajax striker Brian Brobbey on loan until the end of the season, talkSPORT has claimed. The 22-year-old has reportedly emerged as the Hammers’ top target after a positive round of talks between the two clubs on Thursday.

Aston Villa look to stretch a Premier League unbeaten run to five matches when Graham Potter's West Ham hit Villa Park on Sunday.

West Ham United technical director Tim Steidten is set to leave the club, with the terms of his departure in the process of being finalised. Steidten was appointed in the summer of 2023 and made responsible for West Ham’s player recruitment strategy and scouting department.

Potter is believed to view the Londoner – and Ezechiel Banzuzi – as key parts of a midfield overhaul at West Ham.

Marcus Rashford has reportedly turned down the opportunity to join another Premier League team, with Tottenham and West Ham United having been snubbed by the Englishman. Rashford has been touted with a move away from Old Trafford all month, having been out of favour ever since Ruben Amorim arrived at the club.

West Ham United and RB Leipzig have reportedly advanced talks over a loan move for 29-year-old Portuguese international Andre Silva.

Tennis player Andy Lapthorne triumphed in the quad-doubles final at the Australian Open alongside Dutch partner Sam Schroder with a 6-1 6-4 victory against the top seeds, Niels Vink of the Netherlands and Israel's Guy Sasson.

Adam Birchall’s young Gunners welcome West Ham United to Sobha Realty Training Centre on Saturday, January 25. The match will be our tenth in the under-18s Premier League this season, with kick-off scheduled for 11am (UK time).

Arsenal Women will face West Ham United at the Mangata Pay UK Stadium, Meadow Park on Sunday, March 2 in the Women's Super League, with kick-off at 5:30pm. The game will be shown on Sky Sports, but if you want to attend here is all the ticket information:

West Ham have been impressed by Alberto’s performances for Corinthians and are reportedly prepared to table a €20 million bid this month. Corinthians are not interested in cutting ties with Alberto, but their valuation of the striker is around €10m, so they could be forced to do business if West Ham act on their interest.