West Ham chief executive Karren Brady believes that the timescale for a Premier League return is no clearer than when the coronavirus lockdown started almost a month ago.

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is ready to turn Pablo Mari's loan stay at the Emirates into a permanent move after dropping his interest in Reims centre-back Axel Disasi.

West Ham have announced that their planned pre-season tournament in Australia, which was also due to feature Crystal Palace, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Mourinho is desperate for reinforcements in both defence and attack and has identified West Ham's Issa Diop and Wolves striker Raul Jimenez as his top two targets.

The midfielder has not played since October due to the problem that has taken longer than expected to heal - but the former Arsenal star has now fully recovered.

The 56-year-old West Ham manager says the extortionate sums spent on transfers, player wages and agent fees are three areas which may require addressing.

Defender Ferdinand, who won 17 England Under 21 caps, had put himself in contention for a senior call-up after an impressive 2005-06 season for West Ham, who finished ninth.

With the Premier League and training suspended, the West Ham boss has been left with time on his hands after moving back to his family home in Lancashire.

The English top flight has been indefinitely put on hold because of the pandemic. West Ham went into the hiatus last month level on points with 18th-placed Bournemouth with nine fixtures remaining.

West Ham fan 86-year-old Iris Burroughs courageously beat coronavirus and was surprised with a phone call from Hammers manager David Moyes.

The Scottish Premier League side could be forced to sell their star striker with the suspension of football due to coronavirus having severe financial implications for several clubs.

Jesse Lingard is making sure to stay fit despite the lockdown due to coronavirus, as he was spotted out for a run with his friend and former team-mate Ravel Morrison.

Manchester United academy starlet Omari Forson is set to sign his first professional contract at Old Trafford, despite growing interest from other clubs such as Arsenal

West Ham boss David Moyes is keen to freshen up his squad, and although he wants Rice to be part of it, knows he needs funds to reboot hi struggling side, according to the Sun.

The midfielder, who was released by the Blues at the age of 14, has hinted at the possibility of a return after stating his interest in playing alongside long-time friend Mason Mount at club level once again.

West Ham stars continued training by themselves at the club's Rush Green base as they prepare for the resumption of the Premier League season. Angelo Ogbonna was among those present.

Atletico Madrid midfielder Hector Herrera is on the radar of West Ham United as the Mexican is due to leave the Rojiblancos once the transfer window reopens.

Batshuayi has been restricted to just one Premier League start this season as he has struggled to force his way into Frank Lampard 's plans.

Brady also confirmed that West Ham are in the first of four phases to complete the season, which has begun with individual training with a one-in-one-out policy at the club's training ground.

Jack Wilshere has insisted that he has 'unfinished business at West Ham' and said he is determined to show manager David Moyes and the Hammers faithful what he can do.

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: The Premier League will make a desperate plea for unity this week amid claims that the bottom six clubs are sabotaging plans to resume the season.

Premier League clubs are facing stiff competition for Amiens forward Serhou Guirassy after a host of European clubs joined the race for his signature.

The 19-year-old, who used to be on the books of Norwegian third-division club Fram Larvik before becoming a free agent, is in talks with Arsenal after convincing them to offer him a permanent contract.

Since November, I have warn a fitness tracker and joined the millions who keep an eye on their exercise habits - what did I learn and is it worth having one?

Thousands more British households decided to get their milk delivered last year in glass bottles - what's behind this booming trend? I go on a round to find out.

A dog is not just for Christmas. Chocolate is not just for Easter. Low-alcohol beer is not just for Dry January - at least, that appears to be the case when it comes to sales trends.

One positive from this devastating coronavirus pandemic, is the willingness for more people to get in the kitchen to cook and adapt recipes for the ingredients they have knocking around.

More younger people are investing thanks to the rise of the simple stocks and shares Isa - are they worried about recent market volatility? We find out.

Wladimir Klitschko is into the final stages of his preparations for taking on Anthony Joshua, and is keeping his friends and allies closer than ever as he trains in the mountains of Austria.

Anthony Joshua will defend his IBF world heavyweight title for the third time at Wembley Stadium on Saturday against Wladimir Klitschko. Join us for all the build-up...

John Oliver knew the giant could punch when he heard a scream one evening. Sean Murphy was bent double, swearing at the canvas as he tried to pull the pad off his hand.

JEFF POWELL: Anthony Joshua is the most marketable sportsman in the land, having turned his misspent youth around. A cult figure coming to terms with fame, fortune and impending greatness.

JEFF POWELL: The night is huge but in terms of excitement, impact or historical importance will it oust one of my top six fights involving British heavyweights down the years?

Wladimir Klitschko has arrived in London ahead of his highly-anticipated heavyweight title fight with Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night.

Anthony Joshua is the best in heavyweight boxing at the moment, according to Tony Bellew. Bellew moved up to the heavyweight division to take on David Haye earlier this year.

Anthony Joshua insists he has silenced his doubters after coming off the canvas to beat Wladimir Klitschko. Joshua earned £15million and could soon become Britain's richest sportsman.

Tony Bellew believes Anthony Joshua's victory over Wladimir Klitschko means that the British fighter is now the 'king of boxing' and has overtaken Floyd Mayweather in that regard.

OLIVER HOLT: Joshua may have become world champion a year ago when he beat Charles Martin to claim the IBF version of the heavyweight crown but this was the real deal.

Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has vowed not to rest in his pursuit of boxing world domination after beating Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley. Joshua knocked down Klitschko in the 11th round.

Tributes from the sporting world have been endlessly pouring in for Anthony Joshua, following his dramatic and spectacular victory over Wladimir Klitschko. Rio Ferdinand gave his view.

Klitschko, 41, and famous fiance Hayden Panettiere went to west London restaurant Roka as he looked to put the pain of his knockout loss to Anthony Joshua behind him.

Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko produced one of the greatest contests in the history of heavyweight boxing. Sportsmail's Jeff Powell ranks the greatest-ever heavyweight bouts.

MARTIN SAMUEL RINGSIDE AT WEMBLEY: Anthony Joshua can stand beside all the Wembley legends, with surely the greatest British heavyweight performance on home soil.

JEFF POWELL: The bigger question for Anthony Joshua is not who next but how do you go one better than that stupendous Saturday night at Wembley.

Anthony Joshua will face Bulgarian titan Kubrat Pulev when he next steps into a boxing ring... if Wladimir Klitschko retires from the sport, promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed. 

Patrice Evra, the former Manchester United full-back, has now offered his prayers to those affected, posting an image of himself on Instagram in front of what appears to be a shrine.

Anthony Joshua is poised to reveal the date of his blockbuster rematch with Wladimir Klitschko any day now but in the meantime has swapped the boxing gloves for a tennis racket.

At the end of Wladimir Klitschko's remarkable 21-year, 69-fight career, Sportsmail details the top 10 moments for one of the most dominant heavyweights in history.