MX23RW : Monday, November 25 08:00:27| >> :120:55846:55846:

West Ham United issue Dimitri Payet denial

West Ham United confirm that talks are underway with Dimitri Payet over a new contract, but deny that any demands have been made by the playmaker's agent.

Dimitri Payet's agent has not made any financial demands of West Ham United, according to the Premier League club.

A report last night claimed that the French midfielder's representative had informed the Hammers during contract negotiations that his client wanted a hefty £125,000 a week.

However, while the East Londoners have dismissed that notion, they have revealed that "amicable and productive talks" over fresh terms are underway.

"Following reports in today's media, West Ham United would like to clarify that at no time have Dimitri Payet or his agent made any demands to the club over a new contract," read a statement on the club's official website.

"However, the club can confirm that due to Dimitri's outstanding impact since his arrival at the Boleyn Ground, they have initiated amicable and productive talks about an improvement and extension to his contract. Those talks are progressing well and it is hoped they can be concluded shortly.

"Dimitri would like to make clear that he is very proud to play for West Ham United and he appreciates the support he has received from the Board, manager and fans since he joined the club in the summer."

Payet joined West Ham in the summer from Marseille for £10.75m.

ID:266038: cacheID:266038:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1731:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Dimitri Payet celebrates scoring his second for West Ham against Newcastle on September 14, 2015
Read Next:
Payet's agent demands huge wage hike?
>
Read more about Dimitri Payet Football
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool1210112481631
2Manchester CityMan City127232217523
3Chelsea126422314922
4Arsenal126422112922
5Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton126422116522
6Tottenham HotspurSpurs1261527131419
7Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest125431513219
8Aston Villa125431919019
9Newcastle UnitedNewcastle115331311218
10Fulham125341717018
11Brentford125252222017
12Manchester UnitedMan Utd124441313016
13Bournemouth124351617-115
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham113351319-612
15Everton122551017-711
16Leicester CityLeicester122461523-810
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves122372028-89
18Ipswich TownIpswich121651323-109
19Crystal Palace121561017-78
20Southampton121110924-154


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!