Agent breaks silence on West Ham approach

Youssef En-Nesyri’s agent has broken silence to confirm his client is staying at Sevilla

The agent said “A few days ago a PL club called. They asked what was Youssef’s situation. I told them that it didn’t matter, that Youssef didn’t want to leave. They insisted and told me if they could offer something. I explained the situation. Youssef is very happy in Seville”

His comments follow similar statements from the player himself on his desire to stay at Sevilla.

The striker scored a superb hat-trick at the weekend, as Sevilla beat Cadiz 3-0 to move third in La Liga, and fresh from that performance, he insisted he would not be leaving in the January transfer window!

David Moyes previously confirmed West Ham made a bid for En-Nesyri reported to have been £27m with add-ons.

Reports suggested the club wanted at least £35m but it now appears the agent has asked his client to stay put until at least the summer before he makes his big move.

West Ham have since moved on to other targets including the possibility of a loan for South Korean striker Hwang Hee-Chan from RB Leipzig before the winter transfer window shuts in six days time.