Sky News, Guardian Journalists and a host of other web sites have been speculating about the state of West Ham United’s deadline day loan transfer signing for [Axel Disasi.](https://www.claretandhugh.info/reluctant-hammer-axel-disasi-in-new-talks-west-ham-news/) Conflicting reports claimed the deal was ‘close’, that it was in doubt – that indeed the medical had been booked this morning conflicting with a report on Sky this afternoon that it had been done.
Our high ranking source inside West Ham provided the update in two slightly tense – sounding statements at 2.30 this afternoon:
_“He’s not had his medical yet”_
When pressed as to the chances of getting the signing over the line, our source confirmed:
_“HOPEFUL: Player not easy to deal with”_
Which should be enough to get the warning lights flashing at West Ham HQ. The last defender standing in West Ham’s winter window options – after earlier bids for Taylor Harwood Bellis and a failed bid to land Real Betis’ Brazilian centre back **Natan** – is creating something of a nightmare situation _at the club with just two available centre backs._