Mawson deal now in doubt

Swansea centre-back Alfie Mawson’s switch to West Ham now appears to be in doubt Claret and Hugh has learned.

The manager and his director of football Mario Housillos want a second new central defender but have reservations about tabling a £20 million bid for a second player from a relegated club – Swansea.

The club this morning announced the arrival of keeper Lukasz Fabianski but Pellegrini is not comfortable with a second Swans player joining given their fate last season.

However, he still believes another central defender is required but is looking at players who have yet to appear on the media radar!

Twenty four year old Mawson would cost the Hammers over £25m in transfer fees and over £60,000 per week in wages.

And despite a £20 million bid having been lodged it now seems the Hammers could well pull out on the deal with club insiders claiming that although there could be a change of heart the switch now looks unlikely.