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Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
West Ham set to go head-to-head with Premier League rivals for £25m-rated Nice striker
West Ham are preparing to compete with Wolverhampton Wanderers for Nice forward Evann Guessand but need to secure sales first and that could hasten the exit of Mohammed Kudus. Wolves are reported to be preparing an offer for Guessand, who scored 13 goals last season for Nice as they finished fourth in the French League behind Paris Saint-Germain, Marseille and Monaco. The 23-year-old Ivory Coast international figures highly among Graham Potter 's options as he looks to rebuild the team he inherited in midseason. West Ham considered moving for Guessand in January but Nice were reluctant to sell as they chased a Champions League place. The Hammers remain interested in a striker with three more years on his contract who is expected to be available for £20-25 million. Wolves, West Ham's rivals for Guessand, are set to bank £62.5m from the sale of Matheus Cunha to Manchester United. Both Wolves boss Vitor Pereira and West Ham manager Graham Potter are keen on Guessand They are committed to spending £23m to make Jorgen Strand Larsen's move permanent from Celta Vigo but still have money to invest as Vitor Pereira looks to reshape his squad. West Ham boss Potter will have to be creative to perform the surgery necessary to revive a squad that laboured to 43 points in the Premier League last season. His priority is to revive the front line with Michail Antonio, who made his return from injuries sustained in a car accident in December with Jamaica at the CONCACAF Gold Cup, is out of contract.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Brighton target Evann Guessand amid Joao Pedro exit links
Brighton & Hove Albion are showing strong interest in signing OGC Nice attacker Evann Guessand this summer, according to Sky Sport Switzerland journalist Sacha Tavolieri. The Seagulls are seeking fresh attacking talent as interest in Joao Pedro intensifies. Several top clubs, including Chelsea, are monitoring the Brazilian forward ahead of the transfer window. Manager Fabian Hurzeler led Brighton to an eighth-place finish in the Premier League this season. The club aims to enhance their squad and push higher next term. Guessand is seen as a player who could add quality and energy to their attacking options. The 22-year-old bagged 13 goals and 10 assists across all competitions this season. His consistent performances have drawn interest from several European clubs, including in the Bundesliga. Known for his movement, the Ivorian often operates in the right half-space and makes clever runs behind defenders. He uses his pace and clever positioning to create chances and exploit weaknesses in the opposition's backline. Guessand perfectly matches Brighton's player profile, and they have used their advanced scouting data to highlight his value and potential impact at the club. Nice reportedly value the forward at around €25 million, and the Seagulls view him as one of the most efficient and productive young forwards available. If Pedro leaves this summer, Brighton may need to act fast to secure Guessand's services.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
‘He has his mind set on finishing the season well' – Franck Haise denies Premier League target Evann Guessand has thoughts on move
Evann Guessand (23) has gone from OGC Nice's most important attacker to a peripheral player in the space of a matter of weeks. The Ivory Coast international has 11 goals in Ligue 1 this season, however, in the last three games, he has accrued a mere 12 minutes of playing time. In last Friday's win over Stade de Reims, he didn't even come off the bench. It is the first Ligue 1 game in which he is yet to feature this season. With no injury apparent, it is a tactical or simply a managerial choice taken by Franck Haise. The Nice manager evoked Guessand's lack of minutes in recent weeks during a press conference on Friday. 'I found at one point that there were fewer things in his play and so I made other choices,' he began. Advertisement 'I have found in training sessions in recent weeks and notably this week, I think that there is more. Is it because he has rediscovered a freshness or because he wants to be here to give his maximum in the last two matches, I don't know,' added Haise, evoking a potential return to the starting line-up against Stade Rennais on Saturday. Guessand subject of Aston Villa and West Ham interest Haise then denied that Guessand's mind is elsewhere. 'He has his mind set on finishing the season well with his club, his formative club, and for himself individually. It has nothing to do [with his head being elsewhere],' he said. Guessand is heavily linked with a move away from Le Gym this summer. The centre-forward was the subject of interest from West Ham United and Aston Villa during the January transfer window. It remains to be seen whether the Premier League duo will re-ignite their interest at the end of the season. GFFN | Luke Entwistle


USA Today
23-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to Watch Paris Saint-Germain vs. OGC Nice: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time
How to Watch Paris Saint-Germain vs. OGC Nice: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time | 4/25/2025 Two of Ligue 1's top goal-scorers square off when Ousmane Dembele's Paris Saint-Germain hosts Evann Guessand's OGC Nice on Friday. Dembele ranks first with 21 goals, and Guessand has 11 to rank 10th. The match will stream on Fubo. PSG's last game was a 1-1 draw away from home versus FC Nantes, taking nine shots and outshooting FC Nantes by five. In its last outing on April 20, Nice defeated Angers SCO 2-1 at home. Nice outshot Angers SCO 22 to five. How to watch Paris Saint-Germain vs. OGC Nice When: Friday, April 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM ET Friday, April 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM ET Where: Parc des Princes in Paris, France Parc des Princes in Paris, France Live Stream: Fubo Watch live sports and more without cable on FuboTV. Click here for a free trial. PSG key players Dembele has 21 goals (on 64 shots, 2.3 per game) and six assists for PSG. Bradley Barcola has 13 goals (on 53 shots, 1.8 per game) and 10 assists. Desire Doue has six goals (on 24 shots, 1.7 per game) and six assists. Kang In Lee has provided six goals and five assists. Nice key players Nice's Guessand has 11 goals (10th in league) and six assists. Gaetan Laborde has nine goals (on 29 shots, 1.2 per game) and four assists. Jonathan Clauss has three goals and seven assists. Sofiane Diop has six goals (on 14 shots, 0.6 per game) and three assists. To watch live sports and more without cable, head to FuboTV. Click here for a free trial. PSG vs. Nice match breakdown
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
West Ham target Evann Guessand evokes OGC Nice future
Evann Guessand (23) has been the subject of significant transfer speculation in recent days. The OGC Nice academy product is having a stellar season with his formative club, and that continued on Sunday night as he netted his tenth goal of the season against Olympique de Marseille. Post-match, he evoked his future. As per L'Équipe, a departure in the summer looks a possibility, unless Nice qualify for the UEFA Champions League, which could convince him to remain at the Allianz Riviera. The publication added that a move abroad looked the most likely option, despite interest from Marseille. West Ham hold an interest in the €30m-rated forward and the Premier League club have even made contact with Guessand's entourage. A departure this month, however, looks unlikely as the Ivory Coast international confirmed himself in an interview with . 'I'm at Nice. The season is ongoing and we have objectives. I am fully focused on my club and the objectives that await us,' said the versatile forward. Le Gym are also reticent to sell mid-season. The summer may, however, be a different proposition and should he continue on his current trajectory, the list of potential suitors will only multiply. GFFN | Luke Entwistle