Hammers by-pass Evans as defender joins Foxes

West Ham’s earlier interest in Jonny Evans is now dead following his move to Leicester City on a three year deal today.

Under David Moyes there was great interest in the former Manchester United central defender who was relegated with West Brom last season.

But the speculation went entirely quiet when Manuel Pellegrini’s appointment ended the Scot’s reign as Hammers boss.

Despite the 30 year old having a £3.5 million relegation clause in his deal the Chilean clearly held no interest in him.

That suggests – given the Hammers boss is determined to bring in one or possibly even two new central defenders – that he is looking for different or better qualities than those Evans could offer.

The Hammers have have been linked with Barcelona’s central defender Marlon Santos thus far in this summer window although a concentrated effort to keep targets under wraps is currently the order of the day at the club!