José Fonte – Football Scout

Andrea Ranocchia’s late goal led Hull City to a vital win as they battle against relegation.

With their fourth straight defeat, Slaven Bilic wants West Ham to show their character, and brushes off talk of his sacking.
West Ham slumped to their fourth consecutive defeat as they gave away a goal lead to lose 2-1 to Hull City at the KCOM Stadium.

The Hammers were comfortably ahead thanks to an Andy Carroll goal at half-time, but Hull boss Marco Silva made a tactical switch at the break and Slaven Bilic’s men failed to cope. Moving to 4-2-4 meant Hull dominated the second period and the home side deservedly won the game thanks to an 85th minute Andrea Ranocchia header. The hosts had equalised with Andrew…

Jose Fonte sharing Southampton tips with West Ham – Slaven Bilic

Claude Puel looks for his Southampton side to bounce back from a defeat to Swansea with a strong showing against West Ham.
Slaven Bilic has been getting the inside track on Southampton from new signing Jose Fonte.
The West Ham boss splashed £8 million to bring Portugal defender Fonte to East London just two weeks ago.
Fonte endured a torrid debut in the 4-0 midweek mauling by Manchester City, but he can help make amends upon his return to St Mary’s on Saturday.

Southampton

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Draw: 27/10 
Away: 18/5 
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“Jose didn’t have a great game a couple of days ago but he is a great asset for us and a great player, and we are going to benefit from him,” said Bilic.
“We…

Jose Fonte’s West Ham debut against Manchester City was a day to forget

Three first-half goals from Man City saw them get back to winning ways in the Premier League with a 4-0 win over West Ham.

English Premier League: Yaya Toure penalty (67′) West Ham 0-4 Manchester City

English Premier League: Gabriel Jesus (39′) West Ham 0-3 Manchester City

English Premier League: Kevin De Bruyne (17′) West Ham 0-1 Manchester City

English Premier League: David Silva (21′) West Ham 0-2 Manchester City
West Ham suffered another humiliating defeat against Manchester City at the London Stadium.
It’s only been a few short weeks since the Hammers were dealt an embarrassing 5-0 FA Cup defeat and, although City fell one short in this 4-0 rout, it could have been much, much worse for Slaven Bilic’s hapless performers.
The Hammers finished the game in a virtually empty stadium, and the space in the stands matched the space given to City by an overrun side, bereft of ideas. Three-nil down at half-time…

Jose Fonte seals move to West Ham after leaving Southampton

Southampton manager Claude Puel says Jose Fonte aiming to leave the club has been a difficult time for the squad.

Steve Nicol runs through the latest from the rumour mill, with talks of Man United possibly making several moves.
West Ham…

Jose Fonte on brink of West Ham move from Southampton – sources

Steve Nicol runs through the latest from the rumour mill, with talks of Man United possibly making several moves.

Southampton manager Claude Puel says Jose Fonte aiming to leave the club has been a difficult time for the squad.
Southampton defender Jose Fonte is to undergo a medical at West Ham United on Friday, sources close to the Hammers have told ESPN FC.
Sources told ESPN FC on Thursday that West Ham agreed a fee of £8 million with Southampton for the centre-back.
West Ham held talks with the player’s representative on Thursday and an agreement was quickly reached giving Fonte the green light to undergo a medical at the London Stadium.
Southampton have reluctantly agreed to sell Fonte after the player handed…

West Ham agree fee to add Jose Fonte from Southampton – sources

Jose Fonte is set to move to West Ham after a fee was agreed with Southampton, sources say.
West Ham United have agreed an £8 million fee with Southampton for unsettled defender Jose Fonte, sources close to the Hammers have told ESPN FC.
Fonte’s future has been the subject of intense speculation all month after he handed in a transfer request at Southampton after failing to agree a new deal at St Mary’s.
Fonte, who has made 288 appearances for Southampton, was in the final 18 months of his contract and sources said Saints have reluctantly agreed to let him move on during this month’s…

West Ham in talks with Southampton over Jose Fonte deal – sources

Jose Fonte was part of the Portugal team that won Euro 2016.
West Ham United are in talks to sign unsettled Southampton defender Jose Fonte, sources close to the Hammers have told ESPN FC.
Fonte’s future at Southampton remains up in the air after he handed in a transfer request earlier this month, with the 33-year-old’s contract due to expire in 18 months. 
West Ham boss Slaven Bilic is in the market for a new central defender before this month’s transfer window closes and talks have taken place with Southampton over Fonte.
However, sources said agreeing…

Southampton defender Jose Fonte fielding several ‘opportunities’ – Puel

Joey Barton made an immediate impact on his return to Turf Moor, coming off the bench to down Southampton.
Claude Puel says Jose Fonte is fielding several “opportunities” to leave Southampton in the January transfer window.
West Ham have been rumoured to be interested in want-away Saints defender Fonte, and manager Puel has accepted there are several offers on the table for the 33-year-old.
Saints ground past Norwich 1-0 in Wednesday’s FA Cup third round replay courtesy of Shane Long’s last-gasp bundled goal, to book a home clash with Arsenal on Jan. 28.
Euro 2016 winner Fonte’s future remains of top…

Van Dijk, Yoshida’s form show Fonte is no longer irreplaceable for Saints

One of the world’s top centre-backs, Virgil van Dijk’s class and leadership have been on full display this season.
When Jose Fonte first dropped his transfer bombshell on Southampton he would have been under the impression he was irreplaceable.

Having hardly missed a single Premier League game in the last three seasons Fonte has provided the defensive stability around which much of the club’s success has been built.

The captain has also helped Southampton cope with their wave of big-name departures by leading from example and helping maintain team spirit in a rapidly changing dressing room.

Burnley

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Draw: 9/4 
Away: 6/5 
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But as the want-away…

Crystal Palace considering move for Southampton’s Jose Fonte – sources

Claude Puel says Jose Fonte won’t feature in Southampton’s EFL Cup match against Liverpool after requesting a transfer.
Crystal Palace are weighing up a move to bring Southampton defender Jose Fonte back to the club, sources close to the Eagles have told ESPN FC.
Fonte, 33, recently handed in a transfer request after rejecting the offer of a new deal with Saints.
The Portugal defender was left out of last weekend’s FA Cup draw at Norwich and he will again be missing for Wednesday EFL Cup semifinal first leg against Liverpool.
Fonte has been linked with a possible move to Manchester United this month, but Old Trafford…

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