Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester City turn down £95k-a-week West Ham loan deal for Wayne Bridge
EXCLUSIVEWest Ham have stepped up their survival plans with a swoop to take Wayne Bridge on loan and pay him £95,000 a week only for Manchester City to reject the bid. [LNB]The Hammers were confident of securing the services of the former England full back until the end of the season, having been told City would consider loaning out some of their fringe players if their wages could be met in full. [LNB]The London club made an official enquiry for Bridge with a view to completing the transfer in time for the Barclays Premier League clash at Newcastle next Wednesday.[LNB]But they were stunned when the deal hit a snag, with City insisting they must cover Bridge's wages plus all the add-ons and bonuses. [LNB] Big money: Wayne Bridge has seen his hopes of a loan move back to the capital dashed[LNB]The 30-year-old moved to Eastlands two years ago and has 18 months left on his contract but has found his opportunities restricted this season by injuries and the summer recruitment of Aleksandar Kolarov from Lazio. [LNB]City's stance may soften as January progresses if Roberto Mancini signs new players and is forced to create room in his squad. [LNB]Avram Grant has prioritised a left back, a central midfielder and a forward as he seeks to lift West Ham off the bottom of the table.[LNB] Chelsea snubbed in £17m Luiz bid and Man City rule out January bidding warYakubu keen to join West Ham but deal may be hindered by asking priceMANCHESTER CITY FC
