Sakho transfer update

Diafra Sakho’s much speculated switch to Rennes has been dismissed as highly “highly unlikely” after the  news broke out on social media last night.

But ClaretandHugh had it confirmed the French Ligue One outfit had made a bid which was immediately snubbed and described as “ridiculously low.”

Rennes are showing a keen interest but given the offer and with no time to sign any sort of replacement anyway the club immediately responded with a “thanks but no thanks” to the French club.

Two respected journalists – Paul Brown and Alan Nixon – had broken the news on Twitter and  it was recognisable as having a ring of truth but the Hammers were quick respond when CandH approached their own top source at the club.

We were told: “Yes it is true that Rennes want him but the bid is not worth looking as it stands  and we would have no time to bring in a replacement anyway so we have rejected it.

We understand that nothing is ever done until the window slams shut but honestly, this deal is highly unlikely as things stand.”