Hammers still looking but deny midfielder interest

West Ham have today denied that they are interested in bringing Montpellier’s Ryad Boudebouz to the London Stadium.

The Hammers have been regularly linked with the Algerian midfielder over the last few days but we were told today the Irons had no interest in the player.

Montpellier were initially reported to be willing to let him leave and West Ham were thought to be interested at a price of around 15 million euros but that was categorically denied this afternoon by a club source.

We were told: “There’s no interest at this end although we are still looking and may not necessarily have finished all our business at this stage.”

With that, Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez has a free run at the player although France Football claim Real Betis have made a move for him with an offer of €7m.