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New York Times
6 days ago
- Business
- New York Times
West Ham United complete £32.8m signing of Jean-Clair Todibo from Nice
West Ham United have completed the signing of Jean-Clair Todibo from Nice on a five-year deal for £32.8million (€39m; $44.3m). The 25-year-old defender initially joined in August on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy. West Ham retaining their Premier League status ensured the clause was activated. Todibo, who has two caps for France, rejected a move to Juventus last summer. Team-mate Alphonse Areola also advised the defender to turn down a switch to the Italian side. In January, Marseille enquired about Todibo's availability, but he informed his representatives he was happy at West Ham and had no interest in leaving. The former Toulouse and Barcelona centre-back is frustrated that a calf injury stalled his progress. He made 27 Premier League appearances, 21 of which were starts, but was substituted on 10 occasions. Advertisement Following the 3-1 victory over relegation side Ipswich Town, Todibo thanked supporters on social media. 'Ending the season with a win always feels good,' he tweeted. 'It might not be the position I was hoping for in my first year here, but we'll come back even stronger next season. Huge thanks to everyone for the support.'
New York Times
6 days ago
- Business
- New York Times
West Ham United complete the £32.8m signing of Jean-Clair Todibo from Nice
West Ham United have completed the signing of Jean-Clair Todibo from Nice on a five-year deal for £32.8million (€39m; $44.3m). The 25-year-old defender initially joined in August on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy. West Ham retaining their Premier League status ensured the clause was activated. Todibo, who has two caps for France, rejected a move to Juventus last summer. Team-mate Alphonse Areola also advised the defender to turn down a switch to the Italian side. In January, Marseille enquired about Todibo's availability, but he informed his representatives he was happy at West Ham and had no interest in leaving. The former Toulouse and Barcelona centre-back is frustrated that a calf injury stalled his progress. He made 27 Premier League appearances, 21 of which were starts, but was substituted on 10 occasions. Advertisement Following the 3-1 victory over relegation side Ipswich Town, Todibo thanked supporters on social media. 'Ending the season with a win always feels good,' he tweeted. 'It might not be the position I was hoping for in my first year here, but we'll come back even stronger next season. Huge thanks to everyone for the support.'
The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
West Ham ‘hold talks with Aaron Ramsdale' with Southampton desperate to get £100k-a-week wages off payroll
WEST HAM have opened talks to sign Aaron Ramsdale with Southampton reportedly eager to offload the goalkeeper's wages. The England international, 27, only joined the Saints from Arsenal last summer. 3 3 3 But the club's relegation means he needs a move back to the Premier League to keep his World Cup hopes alive. Before joining Southampton, Ramsdale spent much of the 2023/24 campaign on the bench at Arsenal after falling out of favour. His spot was taken by David Raya whom Mikel Arteta preferred not only for his shot-stopping ability but also for his composure and distribution with the ball. In a bid to secure regular first-team football, Ramsdale moved to Southampton but things haven't gone according to plan and now he's seeking a fresh start. According to a report from talkSPORT, West Ham manager Graham Potter is a long-time admirer of the former Bournemouth and Sheffield United shot-stopper. Potter is open to bringing in Ramsdale to provide competition for Alphonse Areola. The Hammers are short in the goalkeeping department following the departure of long-serving keeper Lukasz Fabianski. Talks are still at an early stage with West Ham hoping to negotiate a cut-price deal or possibly arrange a loan with an option to buy. Ramsdale is believed to be keen on securing regular game time knowing that's his best route back into the England squad. This move could also offer him a path back into the limelight following his early success at Arsenal before Raya's arrival. The Hammers endured a tough campaign under both Julen Lopetegui and Graham Potter, finishing a disappointing 14th in the Premier League. However, Potter is said to have credit in the bank with many believing he inherited a struggling side and will be judged more fairly on progress next season.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
'They ran out of ink' - VAR woe as Forest win 112-minute epic
Another game, another bad day for VAR. Nottingham Forest's win at West Ham was high on drama, with some great goals, jaw-dropping errors and even the odd scrap. But it is the officials and the technology in the spotlight again. The problem for the video assistant referee this time came after Nikola Milenkovic flicked Anthony Elanga's free-kick past Alphonse Areola to put Forest 2-0 ahead in the second half. It looked like there may have been a marginal offside, so VAR was called on for a quick check. That quick check turned into an excruciating six-minute delay as the semi-automated offside technology was not working, and neither was the communications system between on-pitch referee Sam Barrott and the VAR. The Premier League Match Centre said in a statement on X: "The referee's call of goal was checked and confirmed by VAR – with Milenkovic in an onside position and Nicolas Dominguez in an offside position, but deemed not to be impacting on play. "The semi-automated offside technology was not available to the VAR in this incident. There were also issues with the VAR communications to the on-field officials." It resulted in the video assistant having to make a subjective decision, while poor Barrott – barracked by boos and whistles from all corners of London Stadium – had to explain the issues to players and managers. As West Ham boss Graham Potter wryly put it: "They were drawing lines, and I think they ran out of ink. "It happens, there is nothing we can do. It is not ideal for me, [Forest head coach] Nuno, the ref, the people in stadium - they think VAR are taking a long time deciding what to do, but it's the tech." Forest boost top-five hopes with nervy win at West Ham Latest Nottingham Forest news, analysis and fan views Get Nottingham Forest news sent straight to your phone The delay played a large part in this becoming the second longest game in the Premier League this season - it lasted for 112 minutes and 55 seconds. With his side having survived 16 minutes of second-half stoppage time - Matz Sels made a crucial last-gasp stop from Niclas Fullkrug - Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo could afford to make light of the situation. "I was hoping for the game to end!" he joked in his post-match media conference. "The ref explained there was a problem with the connection. We don't want this to happen, but when it is it is about keeping composure to the end." For Forest, it is critical they kept their nerve and held on to a win which means their Champions League dream can still become a reality. This was only their second win in seven Premier League games, with the dip in form resulting in Forest falling from the top-five berth they have occupied for most of the season. But Forest seem to bring their best when they are under the cosh, rather then in the matches they are expected to win – such as their previous game at home to relegated Leicester, when they drew 2-2. Forest's win - dug out from under a deluge of late West Ham attacks, born from a succession of late blocks – was their 10th away league victory of 2024-25. It is twice the number they have won on the road in their last two league seasons combined, their joint most in the Premier League era alongside 1994-95 – when Forest finished third – and most have come in games where they had a minority of possession and played under pressure. At West Ham, Forest had 39.5% of the ball. That is not to say they are lucky. This game also showed Forest's great virtue of hard work. Morgan Gibbs-White anticipated the 11th-minute rick by West Ham keeper Alphonse Areola, nipping in to intercept a weak pass and slam into the empty goal. It was the 17th goal Forest have scored from opposition errors this league season. They also have quality, as shown by Elanga's devilish set-piece which Milenkovic turned in to spark the VAR chaos. It was Swedish forward Elanga's 11th league assist of 2024-25 – level with the Forest record in the Premier League, alongside Bryan Roy in 1994-95. Victory means they take the battle to the last game next Sunday, when they host Chelsea – one of their rivals for a Champions League spot. Forest must beat the Blues, and hope at least one result from the games involving fellow contenders Newcastle, Aston Villa and Manchester City goes in their favour. Not bad for the side who finished fourth-bottom last season. Potter said Forest's rebirth was "aspirational" for West Ham, while when asked if he would have taken this scenario if offered it in August, Nuno said: "I will sign it! "Sunday will be a special game, we have to enjoy the moment. Since the beginning of the season we wanted to be in this fight. We are in the last game and the City Ground will be huge."
BBC News
18-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'They ran out of ink' - VAR woe as Forest win 112-minute epic
Another game, another bad day for Forest's win at West Ham was high on drama, with some great goals, jaw-dropping errors and even the odd scrap. But it is the officials and the technology in the spotlight problem for the video assistant referee this time came after Nikola Milenkovic flicked Anthony Elanga's free-kick past Alphonse Areola to put Forest 2-0 ahead in the second looked like there may have been a marginal offside, so VAR was called on for a quick quick check turned into an excruciating six-minute delay as the semi-automated offside technology was not working, and neither was the communications system between on-pitch referee Sam Barrott and the VAR. The Premier League Match Centre said in a statement on X, external: "The referee's call of goal was checked and confirmed by VAR – with Milenkovic in an onside position and Nicolas Dominguez in an offside position, but deemed not to be impacting on play."The semi-automated offside technology was not available to the VAR in this incident. There were also issues with the VAR communications to the on-field officials."It resulted in the video assistant having to make a subjective decision, while poor Barrott – barracked by boos and whistles from all corners of London Stadium – had to explain the issues to players and West Ham boss Graham Potter wryly put it: "They were drawing lines, and I think they ran out of ink."It happens, there is nothing we can do. It is not ideal for me, [Forest head coach] Nuno, the ref, the people in stadium - they think VAR are taking a long time deciding what to do, but it's the tech." 'It is about keeping composure' The delay played a large part in this becoming the second longest game in the Premier League this season - it lasted for 112 minutes and 55 his side having survived 16 minutes of second-half stoppage time - Matz Sels made a crucial last-gasp stop from Niclas Fullkrug - Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo could afford to make light of the situation."I was hoping for the game to end!" he joked in his post-match media conference."The ref explained there was a problem with the connection. We don't want this to happen, but when it is it is about keeping composure to the end."For Forest, it is critical they kept their nerve and held on to a win which means their Champions League dream can still become a was only their second win in seven Premier League games, with the dip in form resulting in Forest falling from the top-five berth they have occupied for most of the Forest seem to bring their best when they are under the cosh, rather then in the matches they are expected to win – such as their previous game at home to relegated Leicester, when they drew 2-2. 'Aspirational' Forest 'wanted to be in this fight' Forest's win - dug out from under a deluge of late West Ham attacks, born from a succession of late blocks – was their 10th away league victory of is twice the number they have won on the road in their last two league seasons combined, their joint most in the Premier League era alongside 1994-95 – when Forest finished third – and most have come in games where they had a minority of possession and played under West Ham, Forest had 39.5% of the is not to say they are lucky. This game also showed Forest's great virtue of hard work. Morgan Gibbs-White anticipated the 11th-minute rick by West Ham keeper Alphonse Areola, nipping in to intercept a weak pass and slam into the empty goal. It was the 17th goal Forest have scored from opposition errors this league also have quality, as shown by Elanga's devilish set-piece which Milenkovic turned in to spark the VAR was Swedish forward Elanga's 11th league assist of 2024-25 – level with the Forest record in the Premier League, alongside Bryan Roy in means they take the battle to the last game next Sunday, when they host Chelsea – one of their rivals for a Champions League must beat the Blues, and hope at least one result from the games involving fellow contenders Newcastle, Aston Villa and Manchester City goes in their bad for the side who finished fourth-bottom last said Forest's rebirth was "aspirational" for West Ham, while when asked if he would have taken this scenario if offered it in August, Nuno said: "I will sign it!"Sunday will be a special game, we have to enjoy the moment. Since the beginning of the season we wanted to be in this fight. We are in the last game and the City Ground will be huge."
