West Ham Step Up Interest in Josh Sargent Ahead of January WindowWest Ham United are preparing to act decisively in the January transfer window as their relegation fight intensifies, with GiveMeSport

Josh Sargent is a target for West Ham, Manchester City are prepared to sell a trio to boost their January spending, Ibrahima Konate is attracting interest from Europe, plus more.

Robson, West Ham United’s first-team coach, and a boyhood fan from Plaistow, is reflecting on what Billy Bonds meant to him as a supporter. Bonds, who played for West Ham between 1967 and 1988, becoming their longest-serving player, made a club-record 799 appearances.

Italian outlet Calciomercato reports that West Ham United are keeping a close eye on Andrea Pinamonti as they plan another attempt to strengthen their attack next year, with the 26-year-old Sassuolo

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against West Ham at London Stadium (kick-off 14:00 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference:

The defender spent five years at the club and was shocked when he was told he was being released. The pain is still raw

Brighton has had a steady start to its campaign and is looking to stay consistent and stay in contention for a European spot. The club had a four-match point streak snapped last Wednesday, losing 4-3 on home soil to Aston Villa. It nixed the Seagulls’ chance to move into the top four, as the team currently sits seventh in the EPL.

WEST HAM have added Norwich striker Josh Sargent to their list of January targets. The Hammers are keen to add a centre-forward next month after a desperate first half of the Premier League