West Ham United make Jonathan David transfer decision amid £10m twist
West Ham have made the decision to pull out of the pursuit to sign Lille striker and Chelsea and Newcastle target Jonathan David, according to the Sun.
The newspaper reported via its website on 23 July that the Hammers did not want to pay the £10million his agent was demanding for his transfer this summer.
West Ham could be briefing the press so that the agent lowers his demands
The Hammers may be employing a strategic tactic by publicly withdrawing from negotiations for David.
This move could be a calculated effort to pressure the player’s agent to reconsider their high commission demands, which amount to a third of the total transfer fee.
By signalling their reluctance to meet such demands, West Ham could be aiming to create a more favourable negotiating environment, potentially leading to a revised fee structure that aligns better with their budget constraints.
This manoeuvre does not necessarily mean that the Hammers have completely lost interest in David; rather, it could be a part of their broader transfer strategy.
While this approach is a common tactic in high-stakes transfer negotiations, it remains to be seen how effective it will be in this instance.
