English Premier League side West Ham United have decided to end their interest in signing 26 year old Nigerian forward Paul Onuachu from Genk.
Genk are open to letting the lanky forward who scored 35 goals last season leave but they want a club record fee of around €26m as transfer fee. A sum no club has so far matched.
Onuachu and his representatives narrowed their options to teams in England with clubs like Brighton and Hove Albion, Waftord and West Ham signifying interest in signing the forward.
West Ham were the most advanced in talks but sources close to the deal reveal to OwnGoalNigeria.com that after the lady contact which was two weeks ago. The English side haven’t return for talks.
Their grudge is the refusal of Genk to lower the asking price after assurances from the agent of the player that a deal can be reached for €5 million less than the expected amount with add ons to make up for the difference.
