Bids rejected for two left backs say reports

Reports today suggest West Ham have been rejected in approaches for two left backs. The reliable Ken Dyer writing for the London Evening Standard says “West Ham have had a loan bid for Kieran Gibbs rejected by Arsenal as they search for an experienced left-back to replace the injured Aaron Cresswell.”

“Gibbs, who lost his place in Arsenal’s first team to Nacho Monreal last season, was a prime target but West Ham’s North London rivals have turned down their first bid.”

Dyer adds: “The Hammers may look elsewhere, with Norwich City’s 28-year-old Sweden international Martin Olsson on their radar. Olsson lost a regular place in the Norwich team last season to Republic of Ireland international Robbie Brady”

However Sky Sources reported breaking news just before midday that “Norwich have rejected a £3m bid from West Ham for defender Martin Olsson” 

As we reported last Friday, West Ham are ready to launch a bid of around £5m for Hull City left back Andy Robertson. It is likely to prove unsuccessful as Hull value the player around the £10m mark.

West Ham were also interested in Norwich City’s Robbie Brady, the Hammers are said to be prepared to pay up to £8m for the left back but the Canaries are holding out for £12m and refusing to budge.