West Ham's Lucas Paqueta could face a lifetime ban from football ahead of a hearing into his betting breaches but the Hammers have hired a top-drawer lawyer to fight their case

Julen Lopetegui is under pressure to deliver his first home win as West Ham boss on Saturday as the Hammers host an Ipswich side that appears to be finding its feet in the Premier League.  Expectations had been high for the hosts this season following Lopetegui's appointment as David Moyes' replacement alongside a string of high-profile player signings.

West Ham United have reportedly been given the opportunity to seal the transfer of former Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek in a potential swap deal with AC Milan, who are eyeing up Hammers ace

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West Ham United claimed their first home win in the Premier League under Julen Lopetegui as they beat promoted Ipswich Town 4-1 at the London Stadium on Saturday.

Struggling West Ham go in search of a much-needed performance and victory on Saturday as they make the short trip to Brentford for this London derby.  Julen Lopetegui's Hammers crashed to a third straight Premier League defeat at home to Chelsea last weekend and followed up that loss with a 5-1 thrashing in the EFL Cup away at Liverpool on Wednesday.

As per recent reports, Julen Lopetegui now reportedly wants West Ham to sign a forward who they already know all about.