For the past few weeks, Joey Barton was believed to be making his way of joining West Ham United but despite all of the rumors and speculations involving the veteran midfielder, the player himself confirmed that a deal has not been completed and will not occur.
Joey Barton uploaded a video where he confirmed that the deal was called as the 32 year old player said: “For this moment in time, it’s just not meant to be. I really felt I could have offered something to West Ham and you’re building a good squad there.”
After being released by Queens Park Rangers, Joey Barton is now a free agent and West Ham United attempted to sign the experienced midfielder without having to spend money in signing him but it won’t happen.
Slaven Bilic wanted to have a few more options in the midfield department of West Ham United and Joey Barton was at the top of his list but he will have to look elsewhere but there still is a player who is on the radar of the Croatian manager and this player is Javier Hernandez of Manchester United.
West Ham United is willing and prepared to spend upwards to €12 million as the Premier League club attempts to sign Javier Hernandez and lure him away from Old Trafford.
The Mexican forward of Manchester United has always struggled trying to snatch a main starting role in Old Trafford and it’s unlikely that it will change in this new season as Hernandez was spotted in the sidelines for the entire opening match of the season when Manchester United defeated Tottenham Hotspur.
Memphis Depay, Wayne Rooney, Juan Mata and Ashley Young were the main attacking figures of Manchester United when they played against Tottenham Hotspur as Hernandez looked away from the bench. The Mexican player is eager on snatching a consistent spot in a team and his best chances for this to happen is by moving away from Old Trafford and joining another club.
