The teenage son of West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan has taken to Twitter to discuss transfer deals involving Brentford and Hull City.
Slaven Bilic has not hidden his admiration for the Bees star, as reported by Sky Sports, but the Hammers have seen two bids for Hogan turned down, according to Sky.
Hogan, 24, has scored 14 goals in 26 appearances this season and was left out of his side’s FA Cup tie with Eastleigh at the weekend after Brentford boss Dean Smith told reporters the deal was likely to happen.
Some supporters scarred by the likes of Andy Carroll have expressed concern about the potential signing given Hogan’s injury record after the striker suffered two serious knee injuries in recent seasons.
Brentford’s Scott Hogan celebrates
Speculation is doing the rounds on social media claiming David Sullivan is refusing to pay Brentford what they want for Hogan because of his injury history.
But Sullivan’s teenage son Jack has denied the suggestion on Twitter, telling a West Ham transfer gossip feed it was not accurate.
“You need a new source bro,” Jack posted in response to the tweet.
The East Londoners have also been linked with a move for Hull City midfielder Robert Snodgrass.
One report in The Mirror claimed Bilic would offer promising young striker Ashley Fletcher and cash for the Scotland international.
Hull City’s Robert Snodgrass celebrates
That did not go down well with supporters who have been impressed with the former Manchester United youngster since signing him in the summer.
But Jack also used Twitter to deny the deal in a short, sharp post.
“Not true!” Jack posted in response to the story on Twitter.
West Ham have come under fire this week over the way they conduct their transfer business so publicly.
Vice-chairman Karren Brady took matters into her own hands by insisting on the removal of ‘The Insider’ – a bizarre columnist published on the club’s official website which openly discusses transfer targets and business.
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