Malaga says they are in the dark over transfer rumours West Ham are keen on their captain Recio.
The Hammers have obvious links with Malaga as director of football Mario Husillos held the sporting director role at the Spanish side and Hammers boss Pellegrini was in charge of Malaga from 2010 until 2013.
However, according to Spanish daily La Opinion de Malaga, there has been nothing to suggest that West Ham want Recio yet. The Spanish side about to report back for pre-season under new coach Juan Muniz but no nothing of any approach or enquiry.
Recio came through the youth ranks at Malaga and played under Pellegrini at the club. The club captain made 22 appearances in La Liga for Malaga last term as the club suffered relegation. A report in the Sun newspaper by journalist Alan Nixon claimed that “Pellegrini also wants to improve his midfield and Spanish sources have revealed he is interested in Recio at his former club Malaga”