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Optimus-trousers · 8 January 2017 16:37

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West Ham have been linked with 30 strikers in the past six months - here’s the full list

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The 30 strikers West Ham have been linked with in the past six months

THE transfer window is open - which means West Ham will once again be linked with any striker who has ever pulled on a pair of footy boots.

West Ham tried desperately to land a top quality forward during the summer transfer window… and ended up with Simone Zaza.

And the Hammers are on the look out for a hitman once again, with Jermain Defoe the latest star to be heavily linked with a move to the London Stadium.

The Hammers have, quite incredibly, been linked with 30 different forwards in the past six months - do you remember them all?

Click through the gallery above to see the 30 strikers linked with West Ham in the past six months.

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Optimus-trousers · 8 January 2017 16:37

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 06/01/2017 16:41:14

| | Liverpool Transfer News: Mamadou Sakho Interest from Southampton, Latest RumoursBLEACHERREPORT |
| | Report: Southampton considering shock move for 26-year-old France internationalHEREISTHECITY |
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Optimus-trousers · 8 January 2017 20:36

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Southampton want Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho

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Sakho has been told he can leave Anfield this month after falling out of favour with manager Jurgen Klopp .

Saints boss Claude Puel has sounded out his fellow Frenchman about a move to St Mary’s.

Fonte looks to have played his last game for Saints after handing in a transfer request following a contract row.

Puel said: “We are aware of possibilities and opportunities.

"If a player will come to Southampton it is a player who can do good work and bring a strong level to the squad.”

Fonte isn’t the only Saints defender linked with a move away from St Marys, but while they seem happy to oblige the Portuguese Southampton executive director Les Reed as insisted star man Virgil van Dijk is going nowhere.

“Virgil is not for the sale.

“We haven’t had any bids and if we got any bids we wouldn’t consider them because it just doesn’t make sense to think we would release Virgil van Dijk in midseason when we have still got, we believe, all to play for.

“There haven’t been any enquiries but certainly the status of him at the moment is that he is simply not for sale.”

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Optimus-trousers · 8 January 2017 20:36

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Puel says squad can cope

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Claude Puel believes Southampton’s squad will continue to benefit from regular games, after seeing his side take a replay against Norwich in the Emirates FA Cup.

Playing three games in a week has been a regular occurrence for Saints this season, and although it leaves less time on the training ground to work with his players, Puel says the squad have shown that they are up to the challenge of dealing with the extra matches.

“We have different solutions and it’s important that the players keep a good attitude and strong character, to look forward with all the squad to give always a good answer,” he said.

“I think we have the ability and the capacity to play all of these games and it’s important to take it now step by step, game after game to keep always a good attitude.”

Saints host Liverpool in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final tie on Wednesday night, and then prepare for a trip to Burnley before hosting Norwich at St Mary’s in the space of seven days.

“We will play in three competitions in a week and I think it’s important to give always a good answer in every game,” he said.

“Wednesday is a very important game, also is Burnley for this moment. Today (Norwich) it’s a disappointment but it’s important with the possibility of qualification for the semi-final and, it’s important for us to have good recovery now, to focus on the next game against Liverpool.”

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Optimus-trousers · 8 January 2017 20:36

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Junior #SaintsFC fans have the chance to become mascots at four upcoming away games! Find out how to apply: http://sfcne.ws/AwayMascotsJan17

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Optimus-trousers · 8 January 2017 20:36

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Confirmed that Southampton’s Sofiane Boufal is out of the Africa Cup of Nations. Won’t be back to fitness for 3-4 weeks. #Morocco #saintsfc

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Optimus-trousers · 8 January 2017 20:36

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Optimus-trousers · 8 January 2017 20:36

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Your chance to be an away day mascot!

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Young Southampton fans are being given the opportunity to be a mascot at one of four upcoming games in the Premier League.

Junior Season Ticket holders – including any new Junior Half Season Ticket holders – and Junior Members could be walking out with the first-team in the trips to Sunderland, Watford, Tottenham Hotspur and West Bromwich Albion.

All you need to do for a chance to enjoy this unique opportunity is fill out our online application form and you will be entered into the draw to win, with one lucky youngster being picked at random for each of the matches.

The draw is open to Saints fans aged five to 14, although ages at each away club do vary. The closing date is Friday 13th January.

Please note, for away games, those who are successful will be responsible for the purchase of kit and match tickets.

Please be sure to enter the details of your child, and not your own details, in the below form:

It’s not just away games where you can lead out your favourite team!

For every match at St Mary’s, a Junior Season Ticket holder or Junior Member (aged 7-12) will be chosen at random to be our official mascot.

Home mascots will receive four free tickets to the game, a free Saints kit and the opportunity for photos with the team on the pitch at St Mary’s.

Want to be in with a chance of leading out the team? Make sure you’re a Junior Member for the 2016/17 season!

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Optimus-trousers · 8 January 2017 20:36

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Quartet of international call-ups

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Charlie Taylor will link up with Wales Women’s Under-17s on Tuesday 10th January for a three-day training camp.

Phoebe Williams and Kayla Rendell will both be with England Women’s Under-16s at St George’s Park on Thursday 12th and Friday 13th January.

Sophia Pharoah will also be on international duty again later this month, as she heads to a nine-day camp in Salou with England Women’s Under-17s.

Good luck to all four girls, as they look to continue their fantastic progression on the international stage.

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Optimus-trousers · 8 January 2017 20:36

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Highlights: Norwich 2-2 Saints

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Watch the best of the action from Southampton’s 2-2 draw at Norwich in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup.

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Optimus-trousers · 8 January 2017 20:36

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Four youngsters from #SaintsFC’s Regional Talent Club are celebrating international call-ups this month: http://sfcne.ws/RTCIntlsJan17

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Optimus-trousers · 8 January 2017 20:36

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 08/01/2017 18:01:40

| | Manchester City Transfer News: Aymeric Laporte Rumours, Virgil van Dijk LatestBLEACHERREPORT |
| | Astonishing Eleven Clubs Register Interest In Southampton and West Ham Linked Mamadou SakhoINSIDEFUTBOLCOM |
| | From Leroy Lita to Ryan Loft: Every done deal from January 7thSQUAWKA |
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Optimus-trousers · 8 January 2017 20:36

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| Quickfire Takeaways - Norwich 2-2 Southampton | Southampton have failed to win yet again as a late Steven Naismith goal halted their progress in the FA Cup … 08-01-2017 |

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| Puel happy to let Fonte seek a move17 hours ago |
| Liverpool looking for more than £20m for Sakho17 hours ago |
| Puel refuses to deny Sakho talk17 hours ago |
| Saints interested in Ciciretti17 hours ago |
| Norwich 2-2 Southampton: Rating the Saints2 days ago |
| Saints tracking Hoffenheim striker Mark Uth2 days ago |
| Norwich vs Southampton - Predicted XI2 days ago |
| Southampton interested in signing Omar Elabdellaoui on loan2 days ago |
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Optimus-trousers · 8 January 2017 20:56

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| Transfer news round-up - Who’s linked with Saints? | It’s been another busy week for Southampton and yet again, it’s been a rather underwhelming one. Saints were hoping … 08-01-2017 |

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| Boufal ruled out of the African Cup of Nations20 hours ago |
| Seven ways Puel can turn it around at Saints20 hours ago |
| Quickfire Takeaways - Norwich 2-2 Southampton20 hours ago |
| Puel happy to let Fonte seek a move20 hours ago |
| Liverpool looking for more than £20m for Sakho20 hours ago |
| Puel refuses to deny Sakho talk20 hours ago |
| Saints interested in Ciciretti20 hours ago |
| Norwich 2-2 Southampton: Rating the Saints2 days ago |
| Saints tracking Hoffenheim striker Mark Uth2 days ago |
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Optimus-trousers · 8 January 2017 21:06

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 08/01/2017 21:02:55

| | Liverpool news: Joe Gomez must start with Matip against SouthamptonFOOTBALLINSIDER |
| | Van Dijk NOT top Man City defensive target and more transfer rumoursMANEVNEWS |
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Optimus-trousers · 8 January 2017 21:06

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days until #LFC in the #EFLCup semi-final!

Remember this 2-1 win for #SaintsFC in the League Cup back in 1999? https://grabyo.com/g/v/O5WacEYVntH

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Optimus-trousers · 8 January 2017 22:06

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Don’t miss a huge night at St Mary’s this Wednesday, as #SaintsFC begin their #EFLCup semi-final with #LFC: http://sfcne.ws/LFCSemiFinalH

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Optimus-trousers · 8 January 2017 22:06

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 08/01/2017 22:03:46

| | Reports: Liverpool Set Price for Sakho, Southampton and Sevilla Interested | FutnSoccerFUTNSOCCER |
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| Really Sad To Ask That – Jurgen Klopp Comments On Southampton and West Ham Target Mamadou SakhoINSIDEFUTBOLCOM |
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Barry-Sanchez · 8 January 2017 22:07

Sakho is crap I sincerely hope not, Liverpool fans have been wanting to get rid of this walking mistake for ages.

Optimus-trousers · 8 January 2017 22:31

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Every Prem club’s record goalscorer ranked: How does Wayne Rooney compare?

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WAYNE ROONEY equalled Sir Bobby Charlton’s Manchester United record for most goals scored this weekend - but how does he compare to other clubs’ all-time top scorers?

The United captain struck the opener in the 4-0 FA Cup thrashing of Reading to reach the 249-mark, but he isn’t the all-time top scorer with the most goals to his name.

Crystal Palace pre-war legend Peter Simpson is the lowest-scoring all-time top scorer for Premier League clubs with a still impressive 165 goals to his name - but who netted the most?

CLICK THROUGH THE GALLERY ABOVE TO FIND OUT.

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