West Ham hasn’t given up attempts to sign New York Red Bulls centre back Aaron Long but is struggling to complete a deal because he cannot get a work permit at the moment, Sky Sports are claiming tonight.
Long was crowned the MLS defender of the year and has played in six of USA’s past seven games, including the Gold Cup final defeat to Mexico earlier this month. The 26-year-old has a £4m release clause and wants to move to the Premier League, although Marseille, Fiorentina, Rennes and Lyon also want to sign him.