How West Ham responded to two last-ditch bids for Soungoutou Magassa as he pushes for exit
West Ham United are playing hardball in the case of Soungoutou Magassa.
The Irons look destined to part ways with the midfielder, who reportedly wants to leave E20.
He was seen not engaging in a round of applause for travelling supporters who made their way to Southampton in the 4-1 Carabao Cup win, which fueled further rumours of a departure.
The Frenchman only came to the London Stadium last summer, and the Hammers will be hoping to make a profit, if they do sell.
However, West Ham may have a certain price that they only wish to sell Magassa for.
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How West Ham have responded to bids for Soungoutou Magassa
According to an update from talkSPORT correspondent Ben Jacobs on Tuesday, West Ham have rejected two offers for Magassa in the past three days.
Sevilla have had a loan move turned down, while Bologna have also been turned away, as the Serie A side has a loan-to-buy worth £14.5million rejected.
The Hammers signed the 22-year-old from Monaco for £17m last summer, and will most likely want to recoup even more ahead of Tuesday's 11pm deadline.
By the looks of things, they do not want to loan him out.
Why West Ham are running a risk with Magassa decision
Magassa has already made it clear he wants to go, and keeping him around is helping nobody.
He is clearly a bad character for the dressing room, something which Nuno Espirito Santo cannot afford right now.
Time is running out in the window, and any form of departure could help the Hammers, who already have options in the middle of the park.
Though West Ham haven't had the best start to the season, Magassa would not have made much of an impact anyway.