Transfer news: West Ham hold firm on Dimitri Payet

West Ham remain adamant on the future of wantaway playmaker Dimitri Payet after turning down an improved offer from his former club Marseille.

It is understands that a proposed fee, believed to be around €23m, was rebuffed by co-chairman David Sullivan yesterday afternoon.

Payet shocked the Hammers last week by declaring his desire to leave the London Stadium, despite having only signed a fresh deal last February after shining in his first season in the Premier League.