West Ham have £33m bid for Manchester United target Felipe Anderson rejected by Lazio
WEST HAM’S £33million bid for Lazio midfielder Felipe Anderson has been rejected by Lazio, according to reports.
The Brazilian midfielder has emerged as a target for new Hammers boss Manuel Pellegrini after he took over at the London Stadium last month.
Felipe Anderson in action against Inter Milan during last season’s dramatic final-day clashAP:Associated PressFelipe Anderson celebrates after putting Lazio ahead against Inter but they went on to lose and miss out on the Champions LeagueEPA
Anderson, 25, scored four goals from midfield for the Serie A club last season and has spent five years in Rome after a switch from Santos in 2013.
Lazio failed to qualify for the Champions League after Inter Milan pipped them to fourth place in a dramatic last day of action.
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Anderson has a good record of goals and assists from midfieldMAX ROSSIManuel Pellegrini is attempting to bring in some new names at West Ham but their initial bid has been rejectedReutersSimone Inzaghi fell out with Felipe Anderson early last season but they patched up their differencesGetty Images - GettyLazio could also lose Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, left, this summerEPA
But the club still want around £43million for the middle man, having waved away a £33m offer from the Hammers.
Santos are also set to receive a 25 per cent sell-on cut if the Italian club do sell up.
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