Nottingham Forest hijack €20m midfielder – West Ham failed to get deal over the line
NewsNow · Sport Witness · 2026-07-28 · archive
Nottingham Forest hijack €20m midfielder – West Ham failed to get deal over the line
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West Ham United have missed out on a primary midfield target after a rival Premier League club successfully intervened in the transfer process. The East London club had been working to finalize a deal for the player, who is valued at approximately €20 million, but were unable to conclude negotiations. Nottingham Forest stepped in to secure the signing, effectively ending the Hammers' pursuit of the central midfielder. This development leaves the club needing to reassess recruitment options as the transfer window continues. Despite the significant groundwork laid by the London side, the deal for the sought-after midfielder ultimately collapsed at the final stage.
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