Source: Daily_Mail
Roma's late bid for West Ham winger Valon Behrami was knocked back by Hammers
Staying put: Valon Behrami is still a West Ham player[LNB]Roma have revealed they made a late bid for West Ham's Valon Behrami but the offer was rejected by the Hammers.[LNB]The Switzerland international, who arrived at Upton Park from Lazion in 2008, has been linked with the Serie A club all summer.[LNB]But Lazio left it late to bid for the winger and the two clubs failed to reach an agreement before the transfer window closed at 6pm on Tuesday.[LNB]Roma's legal representative Antonio Conte said: '(Roma's) President Rosella Sensi and other executives tried to sign Behrami.[LNB]'(Roma sporting director Daniele) Prade tried until the end but there were problems of time as well as some missed assignments that were required for Roma to conclude the deal.'[LNB]Cesena, who were promoted from Serie B, were also chasing targeting Behrami but chairman Igor Campedelli claimed the winger wanted to move to a bigger club.[LNB]He said: 'We wanted the player because our coach (Massimo Ficcadenti) knows him well. He said no because he had already given his word to bigger clubs.'[LNB]Sampdoria and Palermo were also linked with Behrami on deadline day.[LNB] West Ham United squad for 2010-11West Ham complete Lars Jacobsen signing from Blackburn after Premier League give green lightWEST HAM FC
