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West Ham United could be set to sell Jordan Hugill for a fee of £5million in the summer, per Claret and Hugh.

The striker joined the club in a £10m deal from Preston North End in January 2018 but the Irons are reportedly ready to cut their losses when the transfer window reopens.

What’s the word?

Hugill has played for the Hammers three times and has never featured for more than 10 minutes in a competitive game – an epic transfer flop if there ever was one.

Since moving to the London Stadium, he has been loaned to Middlesbrough, scoring seven goals in 34 games.

And Claret and Hugh claim that manager Tony Pulis does not particularly want to keep Hugill at the Riverside Stadium.

Nevertheless, the report states that, should Boro change their mind, the Premier League club would be willing to accept between £4m and £5m for a permanent switch.

The 26-year-old also struggled for goals at Preston, scoring 30 times in over 110 appearances for the Deepdale club.

A regretful incident

The deal for Hugill was a ridiculous one from the outset.

David Moyes secured the deal during his time at the London Stadium.

Hugill did not and does not appear ready to make a breakthrough in east London and is a prime example of a player who is adept at playing in the second-tier but not in the top-flight.

This summer, the Hammers should focus on promoting a player from the youth team, such as Toni Martinez, instead of taking such a punt.

Their transfer strategy has been scattergun in recent years and West Ham should ensure that they are more focused this time around.

Manuel Pellegrini cannot afford to be saddled with another flop from the beginning of next season.

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West Brom seem to have a renewed sense of purpose about them since James Shan took charge and there could be more cause for optimism on the cards if two of the club’s most promising academy players sign new contracts.

Indeed, fans have been speculating over whether Rekeem Harper and Kyle Edwards will extend their current deals after the Baggies’ account posted an images of their shirts inside the Hawthorns dressing room.

After seeing the post, West Brom fans responded by questioning whether they were about to announce they had signed new deals, with one supporter begging that was the case.

However, one fan made reference to some of the team’s tactics in recent memory by claiming they couldn’t sign a new deal until they had played at left back like the rest of the team.

Harper has been in and out of the side this season, featuring 17 times in all competitions. The 19-year-old has registered one assist in that time.

Forward Edwards, meanwhile, has made ten appearances for the Baggies in 2018/19, scoring two goals.

Here’s how West Brom fans have been reacting to the club post:

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Loads of Sunderland fans have been reacting to something the club tweeted during Tuesday’s draw against Brighton, as the Black Cats faithful urged Jermain Defoe to return to Wearside.

Sunderland kept the pressure firmly on promotion rivals Barnsley in the race for second this week, grabbing a point against a resilient and resurgent Burton side after taking all three points from Rochdale last weekend.

The Black Cats are now one point clear of Barnsley, and they of course have a game in hand on the Tykes.

Pl>ymaker FC Exclusive: Jermaine Jenas reveals why Tyne-Wear is a more intense derby than anything London can offer – check out the video below….

While promotion may be the only thing on most fans’ minds though, plenty were distracted by a special guest at Tuesday’s draw against the Brewers, as Defoe stopped by the Stadium of Light.

The ex-England international endeared himself to Wearside both with his performances on the pitch and his behaviour off it, scoring 37 times in 93 Black Cats showings.

He is now plying his trade with Rangers, on loan from Bournemouth, where he has grabbed six goals and five assists in 15 games, so even at 36 he is still getting the job done.

If Sunderland do return to the second tier, could Defoe make a shock return? The Twitter reactions down below certainly hope so…

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Tottenham Hotspur fans have brutally mocked a West Ham United supporter for suggesting that the club should appoint Diego Simeone as manager.

The Argentine, of course, is currently at Atletico Madrid, where he has won La Liga, the Copa del Rey, the Europa League, twice, and the UEFA Super Cup, twice.

The Hammers have endured an inconsistent season under Manuel Pellegrini this term and currently sit 11th in the Premier League, having won 12 and lost 15 of their 33 games since the start of the campaign.

One supporter, subsequently, has called on the club to consider the appointment of Simeone, a manager who has often been linked with a move away from the Spanish giants.

But Spurs fans have been quick to rip the opinion apart, insisting that a manager of the Argentine’s calibre would never so much as consider a move to the London Stadium.

Take a look at the best of the reaction below!

An injury at any stage of the season to your club’s talisman is far from ideal but when it occurs during the culmination of a fascinating automatic promotion battle, it could end up being disastrous.

Unfortunately for Sheffield United, this has been the case as the implications of their draw with Millwall go much further than simply dropping two points at Bramall Lane. During their clash with the Lions, Billy Sharp was forced off with a hamstring injury (via the Star), an issue which could have a profound impact on the club’s hopes of securing a top-two finish which would guarantee Premier League football next season.

If the 33-year-old is ruled out for the rest of the campaign, it could quite easily end up derailing the Blades’ season at the worst possible time.

If they let it.

Instead of reflecting on a situation which is out of their hands, United must instead maintain the belief which has put them in a great position to secure a return to the top flight after 12 years away.

Indeed, without the presence of Sharp, Chris Wilder’s side will be missing one of their main weapons in an attacking sense yet it could provide the club’s other strikers with the opportunity to become heroes in their own right. In the form of David McGoldrick, Scott Hogan and Gary Madine, United have players who at their very best are capable of producing the moments of magic that are needed in this situation.

With just four games left to play in what has been a remarkable season in the Championship, it would not be at all surprising if the Blades can overcome the adversity surrounding Sharp’s injury to usurp Leeds United in May. Although they are currently three points behind Marcelo Bielsa’s Whites, four wins from their last four will put an incredible amount of pressure on their Yorkshire rivals who still have to face an Aston Villa side who are flying under Dean Smith.

What do you think Blades fans? How worried are you about Sharp’s injury? Can you still achieve promotion in his absence? Let us know below.

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Middlesbrough FC have just announced nominees for their player of the year.

Darren Randolph, Dael Fry, Jonny Howson and Lewis Wing are the four the club have selected but judging by the reaction on Twitter Boro fans have a clear favourite.

Randolph, 31, has been in scintillating form this season, making 44 appearances and conceding just 39 goals, whilst he has also kept 19 clean sheets which is the joint most with Dean Henderson of Sheffield United.

The Ireland international has gone over and above despite the side’s recent struggles and appears to be clear favourite for the award, with one fan claiming it was “The Darren Randolph Player of the Year Award.”

It certainly seems that in a season of disappointment for the Boro, due to the fact they are now likely to miss out on a playoff spot, Randolph has stood out with his professionalism and commitment.

And judging by the Twitter reactions down below, he is the only player to come out of the campaign with any credit whatsoever…

If there was any time for Luton to slip up in the league, last night was the game they needed to do it in.

A 93rd minute Steve Seddon equaliser for AFC Wimbledon delayed Mick Harford’s promotion plans for another week as the Hatters now sit a precarious three points ahead of second place Barnsley, with Portsmouth potentially capable of capping up with Luton should they win their game in hand which would take Pompey to two points behind the League One leaders.

A situation like this seemed unlikely a few weeks ago when Luton were at one point eight points clear of Barnsley and looking likely to wrap up promotion and the League One title with a few games to spare, but just like most things in the division, it hasn’t been so simple.

Teams have chopped and changed multiple positions over the Easter fixtures, and with two games remaining in the season, Luton simply can’t afford any more hiccups if they are to claim a historic second successive promotion.

Throwing away a 2-1 lead to a team fighting for survival will damage the mentality and belief of the players in the Luton dressing room, and if the team can overcome this psychological barrier in their now must-win game against Burton Albion next weekend, they will have one foot in the door for the Championship.

Luton have been the best team in the division all season, now they must end the campaign as with a champion mentality and get six points from six.

Luton fans, can the Hatters win their remaining two league games? Let us know!

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QPR’s 1-0 loss at Loftus Road at the weekend aptly summed up their season as a whole – disappointing. The R’s have been in freefall in 2019 and find themselves much further down the table than they surely want to be. The man who many feel is to blame for the Hoops’ gradual demise? Tony Fernandes.

The Malaysian owner is an unpopular figure in W12 and most fans would surely be glad to see the back of him, with their beloved club spiralling into all kinds of off-pitch difficulties; more recently, those struggles have been replicated on match day too.

Regardless of the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the club, the fans were able to suck it up and wish the owner, under whom their club has plunged, a happy birthday on Tuesday, right?

Absolutely not.

The indoor football skills in the video below have to be seen to be believed…

Below you can find the best of the reaction on Twitter from the Loftus Road faithful, who pulled no punches as they tore into Fernandes…

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Leeds United will need to call on their key men to put in solid performances if they are to secure promotion to the Premier League through the playoffs.

Speaking to Football Insider, former England defender Danny Mills has highlighted the four players he believes will need to be at their best if the Whites are to be triumphant in the post-season.

Which players?

Mills has highlighted the central spine of the team as the area which needs to step up and make an impact in these matches.

“My fear for Leeds is whether they can perform when the pressure is on,” Mills told Football Insider.

“The big players need to deliver against Derby, starting on Saturday.

“Kemar Roofe needs to have a good game. Scoring goals and converting chances has been a bit of a problem for Leeds.

“The two central defenders, Jansson and Liam Cooper, need to play well. Kalvin Phillips is key. If he gets dragged out of position, Leeds are very vulnerable.

“The full-backs and midfielders bomb on, and if Phillips is not there to protect the centre-backs, there is suddenly a huge gap to exploit, and they are outnumbered.”

Spot on

The ex-Leeds player is spot on with his summary of who needs to step up.

Kalvin Phillips, in particular, has absolutely no margin for error in these games. The 23-year-old has been the most dependable player at Elland Road all season.

Derby have an incredible amount of creative talent going forward, with Frank Lampard having Mason Mount, Harry Wilson and Tom Lawrence at his disposal.

Coming up against players of that calibre represents a daunting task for any defensive midfielder in the league. If Phillips is at his very best, he should be able to cope, but he can’t afford a single slip up when he comes up against the Rams.

Pontus Jansson and Liam Cooper have been a solid centre-back partnership this season, but the Swede’s tendency to make brash decisions could be costly for the Whites.

Marcelo Bielsa needs to make sure that his centre-half keeps a cool head against Derby and doesn’t make any stupid mistakes.

Kemar Roofe’s poor run has been well documented, and it’s clear to see where he needs to improve. The striker is still the club’s top scorer this season, so he is more than capable of finding the back of the net.

These four players may well have the deciding say on whether or not Leeds go up, but they will have to step up amidst the pressure of the playoffs.

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Newcastle United fans have been on social media reacting to the news that Elias Sorensen has been nominated for the Premier League 2 Player of the Season award.

And a number have called on head coach Rafael Benitez to hand the centre-forward some first-team minutes against Fulham in the Premier League this weekend.

Sorensen is yet to make his first-team bow for the Magpies, but has scored 20 times this season – including 12 in the Premier League 2.

The 19-year-old actually joined Blackpool on loan during the January transfer window, but made just one league appearance for the club before being recalled.

It will certainly be interesting to see what happens with the Denmark Under-21 international at the end of the season.

But there are some Newcastle fans thinking about the here and now, with a selection hoping to see Sorensen feature away to Fulham on Sunday afternoon in what is a pretty meaningless fixture.

A selection of the Twitter reaction can be seen below: