West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan appears to have ruled out any moves at the London Stadium today.
Leeds United’s hopes of signing Ashley Fletcher from West Ham United appear to be over, after co-owner David Sullivan’s comments on the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast, which was broadcast on TalkSPORT on 31st January.
Leeds have been chasing Fletcher throughout the January transfer window, but they have failed to get a deal done.
And Sullivan has suggested that no West Ham players will be leaving the London Stadium today.
“I’ve had bids for some of our players,” Sullivan said. “If it was the summer you might consider them, but at this stage of events it’s crazy, unless you have a big squad – and we haven’t.
“We can’t let anybody go. And at this moment in time, we are not bringing any in. That could change, but it’s unlikely.”
Leeds had seen Fletcher as an ideal addition to bolster their forward ranks until the end of the season.
Garry Monk’s men are looking for a striker to provide competition for Chris Wood.
Leeds’ failure to get a deal over the line may be down to the fact West Ham have failed to bring in a front man.
The Hammers pulled out of a deal for Brentford striker Scott Hogan, and also missed out on Demba Ba, who Sullivan revealed they made a bid for earlier this month.
“We looked to bring Demba Ba back in this window, but we were told he was three weeks away from playing a month ago, but he is still four or five weeks away from playing. It would’ve been a loan deal,” Sullivan added.
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