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Marseille’s third bid for Dimitri Payet rejected
According to Sky Sports, West Ham United have rejected a third bid from Marseille, believed to be of £22.5m, for the services of superstar Dimitri Payet. The Hammers are holding out for their £30m valuation of the Frenchman and are unlikely to budge.
The report further adds that if the Stade Velodrome outfit fails to agree on a deal for the Frenchman they will take him on loan until the end of the season with an option to buy in the summer.
Chinese Super League outfit wants Dani Alves
According to reports, Chinese Super League outfit Shanghai SIPG are interested in signing Juventus full-back Dani Alves and are willing to make him one of their highest paid players.
The Brazilian moved to the Old Lady on a free transfer in the summer transfer window and has the opportunity to play with fellow Brazilians Hulk and Oscar at the Chinese outfit.