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West Ham United readies for Championship season with squad news and cup tie
West Ham United, recently relegated from the Premier League, will open their 2026‑27 campaign with an EFL Cup first‑round match against Portsmouth at the London Stadium. The club retains several key players, including captain Jarrod Bowen, who has signed a new contract, while other senior squad members such as Taty Castellanos, Jean‑Claude Todibo and Dinos Mavropanos remain.
The club confirmed that Mexican midfielder Edson Álvarez will continue to wear the number 4 shirt this season and is under contract until mid‑2028, although transfer rumours link him with Real Sociedad, Ajax and Benfica. At the same time, West Ham are linked with several potential signings: Tottenham winger Manor Solomon, Celtic forward Arne Engels and former Brighton defender Adam Webster are all reported as free‑agent targets.
These developments come as the Hammers aim to bounce back from relegation and secure promotion back to the top flight.
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Adam Webster · Arne Engels · Edson Álvarez · Manor Solomon · West Ham United
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Arne Engels is a potential signing for West Ham United. www.hammers.news
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Manor Solomon is a potential signing for West Ham United. www.hammers.news
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Edson Álvarez has a contract with West Ham United until mid‑2028. voxpopulinoticias.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] West Ham United were relegated from the Premier League last season. www.sportskeeda.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jarrod Bowen signed a new contract with West Ham United. www.sportskeeda.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Edson Álvarez will wear the number 4 shirt for West Ham United this season. voxpopulinoticias.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Adam Webster is a potential free‑agent signing for West Ham United. www.hammers.news
- [○ 1 SOURCE] West Ham United will play Portsmouth in an EFL Cup first‑round tie at the London Stadium. www.sportskeeda.com