Former West Ham United midfielder Said Benrahma is reportedly closing in on a move to Saudi Arabia.According to Footmercato, the 29-year-old’s representatives are close to securing an agreement

Crystal Palace were promoted to replace Bristol City in the top flight, while on a wider note, the league is now under the management and operation of a new organisation set up to lead women's football towards further growth and progression, with Nikki Doucet overseeing both the WSL and Championship in a new phase for the game.

Juventus have not contacted West Ham United for centre-back Jean Clair-Todibo and a winter departure is unlikely for the Frenchman. The French defender signed for West Ham in the summer on a loan from Nice with an obligation to buy, despite Juventus being keen on him at that time.

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

The draw sees West Ham move 11 points clear of the bottom three, while Aston Villa remain eighth, four points behind fourth-placed Manchester City

Leapfrogged by the Eagles in the Premier League standings, West Ham failed to register on a single shot on the goal of Dean Henderson throughout the course of the top-flight battle, suggesting that Potter's decision to switch to a back-five formation weakened the hosts' attack.

Tottenham and West Ham are both interested in signing Sutton United defender Jack Taylor who is seriously impressing in the National League.

By Andrew Cawthorne BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) -Aston Villa missed a chance to close in on the Premier League's top four on Sunday in a 1-1 draw at home to West Ham United whose Brazilian left back Emerson rescued a point after Jacob Ramsey had got the hosts off to a dream start.

Follow live coverage as Aston Villa face West Ham United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

The visitors threatened to snatch a late winner, with Danny Ings firing narrowly wide before the influential Lucas Paqueta had a goal ruled out for offside in stoppage time

A deflected late strike from Lisandro Martinez earned Manchester United a much-needed 1-0 victory at Fulham in the Premier League on Sunday. Looking for just their fourth league win since coach Ruben Amorim succeeded Erik ten Hag in November,