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West Ham United has reached an in-principle agreement with Tottenham Hotspur to sign Israel winger Solomon for around £5 million, plus up to £2 million in add-ons and a 10% sell-on clause. Solomon has been with Spurs since 2023 but has been sidelined by knee injuries and loan spells. The signing follows a separate, high-value deal in which Mateus Fernandes moved from West Ham to Spurs. West Ham started the season with a 3-1 Carabao Cup win over Portsmouth and will open their Championship campaign against Burnley.
West Ham has said it is aware that some travelling supporters sang an anti‑Palestine chant about new signing Manor Solomon during the 2-2 draw at Burnley. The club has appealed for supporters not to repeat the song ahead of its first home Championship match and stressed it will not tolerate discrimination at matches.
A judge has ruled that five Palestine Action activists convicted of criminal damage to a Burnley Barclays branch in August 2024 will not face terrorism sentencing provisions. The group has said they damaged windows and threw red paint to protest Barclays' past shareholdings in Elbit Systems. The defendants will be sentenced on 4 September.
Jamie Vardy, 39, has joined Burnley on a contract through the end of the season, after leaving Cremonese. Burnley, relegated from the Premier League, are bottom of the Championship after five games. Vardy says he wants to help the club move in the right direction and embodies a return to form for a club with a storied history.
Swansea City has climbed to second in the Championship after a 3-1 win over Burnley, with Idah, Yeo, and Vipotnik scoring. Manager Matos says the squad can compete with any team, signaling growing optimism for a promotion push. Inoussa seeks regular football on loan to gain playing time, while Franco’s return strengthens midfield options as Swansea prepares for a crucial clash.
Wales manager Craig Bellamy has reaffirmed his commitment to the national team after Burnley approached him about a return to club management. He has chosen to remain in charge of Wales, saying unfinished business and a goal to lead Wales to Euro 2028 influenced his decision. Wales’ Nations League schedule begins with away games in Portugal and Denmark.