Marseille show late interest in Carvalho
However, the report the player still has his heart set on West Ham and the Premier League and they are unlikely to persuade him to move to France.
The paper claim Sporting Lisbon’s president is still demanding €38m (£34.5m) plus €5m (£4.5m) of add ons for Carvalho while they say they understand West Ham will make a final offer this week of €35m (£31.8m).
Asked about Carvalho’s absence on the pitch on Friday, Sporting Lisbon boss Jorge Jesus said “it was to protect William, Sporting… everything.” The Angola-born powerhouse has amassed 37 caps for Portugal
A number of reports in the British press today suggest West Ham have already upped their big to €32.5m which converts to a club record £29.5m offer after an earlier offer of €30m (£27.1m) was reportedly turned down by Lisbon club.
Manchester City, West Bromwich Albion, Liverpool and Arsenal have all been linked with Carvalho this year as they look for holding midfielders.