Although the vast majority of players and managers are now on their holidays, the transfer rumour mill is in full swing...
* The Daily Mail are linking West Ham with a move for Almeria attacking midfielder Aleix Vidal. Born in Catalonia, the 24-year-old made 38 appearances for the Andalusia-based club in the 2013/14 season, helping them narrowly avoid relegation from the Primera Liga (by a single point).According to the tabloid, West Ham are considering making a £4million bid for Vidal, who is also said to be interesting a number of La Liga clubs including Seville and Villareal.
* Another name to emerge from this weekend's transfer tombola is Anderlecht defender Cheikhou Kouyate. Still only 23, the 6'4" international team mate of Mo Diame's is said to have plenty of potential Premier League suitors, one of which is West Ham.
Kouyate has been in Belgium since the age of 16 when he was signed by Brussels before joining their Pro-League rivals Anderlecht. Although primarily a centre half, he has also operated in midfield for his country.
* There are no updates to report on the situation with Milan striker M'Baye Niang, who is currently on holiday despite a loan fee for the 19-year-old being agreed between the Italian club and West Ham.
AC and the Hammers have agreed a €300,000 loan fee for the 2014/15 campaign with view to a permanent €5million transfer at the end of the season, should all parties agree.
* On the coaching side, it has being reported that former West Ham striker Teddy Sheringham has been offered the newly-created position as attacking coach. Sheringham, who spent threee seasons at West Ham as a player has no notable coaching experience but is lining up a crash course ahead of potentially taking the part-time role.
* Although no transfers are complete as of yet, co-owner David Sullivan's son Jack - who has long been charged with breaking West Ham transfer news - posted a message via Twitter last night stating: "We have not signed any deals with any players yet but in the next 7-10 days, 1 or 2 players will be signed hopefully".
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