West Ham United have started to formulate their pre-season plans, with a friendly against Ipswich Town the latest fixture to be confirmed.

The Hammers will travel to Portman Road on Wednesday, July 16 for a 7.45pm kick-off against the Suffolk outfit.

On Saturday, July 12, the Irons will travel to Broadhall Way to take on League Two side Stevenage in a 3pm kick-off.

A tour to New Zealand has also been announced, with fixtures against Wellington Phoenix and Sydney FC already confirmed.

Sam Allardyce's side will also compete in the Schalke 04 Cup in Germany, with Schalke 04, Newcastle United and Malaga the sides who have confirmed their attendance so far.

The tournament will run from August 2-3.