Sunderland gazump Irons on Jenks loan

West Ham are in danger of losing out on another Carl Jenkinson loan spell after Sunderland offered Arsenal   £500,000 more than £2 million loanfee wanted by the Gunners.

Reports in the morning press that the Hammers had won the race for the England under 21 after agreeing a £1.5 million loan deal are well wide of the mark.

The club’s negotiators believed they were making progress but have learned in the last few hours that the Black Cats have come back with a financial package including the loan fee that has put them in pole position.

That has put us on the back foot in our bid to bring the right back into the club fora second year but all is not lost at this stage.

ClaretandHugh was told exclusively by a major source: ” Suddenly there are all sorts of problems on the deal as Sunderland have offered £2.5 million and wages.

“That’s £500,000 more than the Arsenal asking price but we certainly haven’t given up at this point in the proceedings.”