Stuttgart midfielder not joining West Ham

Reports from Argentina that West Ham could sign Stuttgart defensive midfielder Santiago Ascacibar today have no basis Claret and Hugh have been told. Transfer rumours on the Argentina player have been building all week with a suggestion that former Hammer Thomas Hitzlsperger now sporting director at VfB Stuttgart was playing a major role in making the transfer happen.

A senior West Ham club insider has rejected the report saying “The Stuttgart player will NOT be joining”

FC Basel striker Albian Ajeti is expected to sign for West Ham later today before the transfer window shuts at 5 pm.

A number of loan departures are also expected today with Grady Diangana expected to join Derby or West Brom Albion.

Nathan Holland could also choose a loan club today with Bolton said to be interested.

We should find out which Dutch club is taking Dan Kemp on loan for the season.

Conor Coventry has also been linked to a possible loan move to Coventry none the less.