Diafra Sakho doubled his wages when signing for West Ham.
The scoring sensation accepted a deal worth £15k a week at Upton Park boosteed by appearance money.
A source told ClaretandHugh exclusively: “After our last experience with Modibo Maiga there was no way we were prepared to be offering terms in the area of £40k a week again.
“Diafra was always desperately keen to sign and sometimes you have to take a punt. We learned a lesson with the last deal and this was a kid who although he was a goalscorer hadn’t proved enough in the French second division.
“So a deal of £15k plus appearance bonuses was good for us and great for him given it doubled his wage with Metz and we could hardly be more pleased at the way things are working out!”
