Irons offer Bacca top cash inducement

West Ham have stressed this morning that “absolutely nothing” has changed in their pursuit of Carlos Bacca.

Intense rumour-mongering yesterday suggested that the AC Milan striker  had turned the Irons down.

But we reported last night (Fri) that the Irons considered that despite the media gossip they retained what was described to us as “a 20 per cent chance of landing the player” and this morning it has become apparent why!

We were told by our best source that Bacca in fact has five offers on the table including ours and whilst four of them are from unnamed Champions League clubs, the Irons personal terms offer is understood to be higher than any of the others – which levels up the playing field .

ClaretandHugh was told exclusively: “There is no change in the situation from earlier in the week when Carlos started considering his options. He has a big decision to make and there is no rush at this stage from his perspective.

“We are aware of his desire to play in the CL but we have offered more money. In reality there is no change in the position from earlier despite all the mis-reporting.”