Roma's late bid for West Ham winger Valon Behrami was knocked back by Hammers

Published: 02 Sep 2010 - 11:47:28

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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 Roma have revealed they made a late bid for West Ham's Valon Behrami but the offer was rejected by the Hammers. The Switzerland international, who arrived at Upton Park from Lazion in 2008, has been linked with the Serie A club all summer. 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. Roma's legal representative Antonio Conte said: '(Roma's) President Rosella Sensi and other executives tried to sign Behrami. '(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.' 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. 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.' Sampdoria and Palermo were also linked with Behrami on deadline day. West Ham United squad for 2010-11West Ham complete Lars Jacobsen signing from Blackburn after Premier League give green lightWEST HAM FC