Edson Alvarez has new opportunity for West Ham exit after staying away from London Stadium
Edson Alvarez could still secure himself a West Ham United exit after deadline day.
The English transfer window may be closed, but the Mexico international is keeping an eye on a move elsewhere.
That hardly comes as a surprise after strong links with a departure throughout the summer.
A move didn't materialise before the window came to an end on Thursday as the Hammers built their squad ready for the Championship.
That doesn't mean the door is closed for the defensive midfielder, though.
Alvarez could still depart West Ham imminently as the potential of a move has just opened up.
Where could Edson Alvarez go now?
There would be no surprise if the 28-year-old sealed a move away from East London.
It was always going to be a surprise if he were playing Championship football this season.
That made it all the more surprising when he didn't seal a move before the deadline in E20.
The door remains open for a transfer elsewhere, with Greece emerging as a potential destination.
Fox Deportes reported on Wednesday that a move to the Greek Super League could be possible, with their window not closing until the week commencing 14 September.
MLS remained another option, but their window closed on Thursday.
This all comes after Alvarez didn't turn up to the London Stadium as the Irons faced Wolves, despite the efforts of Nuno Espirito Santo to reintegrate the midfielder into his squad.
He doesn't want to play in the Championship and continues to eye a move away, but the clock is ticking.
Why hasn't Alvarez left West Ham?
The above report details how the Hammers have placed a value on the Mexican that doesn't match what anyone is willing to pay.
That has seen various potential moves fall through at different points of the summer.
A move to Sevilla faced that fate as a move to LaLiga was discussed late on in the transfer window.
It never happened as the Spanish outfit didn't make certain sales they had expected, so didn't need Alvarez.
That almost sums up the sort of frustration he has faced, which comes as a surprise after an excellent World Cup campaign.
It now seems that his only exit route comes in the shape of Greece.