West Ham have refused to give up despite receiving a setback in their pursuit of one of their top midfield targets.
Nottingham Forest are reported to have rejected a loan-with-buy-clause offer from West Ham for Ibrahim Sangaré. Forest only want a permanent transfer for the 27-year-old, with a fee likely to recoup most of what they paid PSV.
Nuno Espírito Santo’s side are believed to be open to a loan deal if a 100% guaranteed obligation to buy is included. This would cause problems for West Ham in the event of relegation, as it would leave the Hammers needing to pay over £20m regardless. Claret & Hugh have been told by an agent that the Irons will continue to look for a compromise.
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However, with as many as eight bids currently in for players, the club’s scattergun approach to transfer dealings means they remain hopeful that something will land soon.
Soungoutou Magassa practice skills ahead of transfer to West Ham
Magassa’s transfer to West Ham was delayed
As revealed earlier this evening, reports of Soungoutou Magassa’s transfer breaking down due to interest from Frankfurt were wide of the mark. The French midfielder was required to retake part of his medical because of a technicality, which delayed his announcement.
Understandably, this has sparked concern that the move may collapse, but Claret & Hugh have been assured there is no issue.