Report: Hammers offered Spanish striker for £35.5m

West Ham has been offered Spanish centre forward  Loren Moron, who has been put on the market by Betis and is valued at £35.5m. The Hammers were linked with a £22m move for Moron last summer but the 25-year-old decided to stay put according to a report in the Daily Star.

The Spanish striker later explained that he rejected this move. Speaking to Estadio Deportivo, Moron said: “It is true there were several clubs who contacted me regarding their interest and we had one firm proposal from them (West Ham).

“I did not want to throw away the opportunity I have here at Betis after moving through the youth system and playing for the reserve side. I let my agents know, I told my parents and friends and told them that my intention was to stay and continue here.”

Betis managed to negotiate a new contract with Moron that extended his stay until 2022. It also increased his release clause to £35.5m. Moron has scored 13 goals in 48 games for Betis in La Liga and is under contract for another three years.