West Ham transfer news: Hammers suffer blow as international star opts against Premier League move

West Ham United have suffered a blow in the race to sign Fenerbahce defender Hasan Ali Kaldirim.

According to the Turkish outlet Takvim, the Turkey international defender wants to stay at Fenerbahce.

Per the source, both West Ham United and Celtic are interested in signing the 27-year-old.

Takvim go onto state that Kaldirim is willing to turn down a move to the Premier League.

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“My contract is not a problem. I want to stay at Fenerbahce for many more years,” Kaldirim told Takvim.

“We’ll talk with the board at the end of the season. I am confident we’ll find an agreement. I am relaxed about the situation.

“It’s normal that I’ve been receiving offers from other clubs because I am playing for Turkey’s biggest club.

“But none of these offers matters to me right now. I am only focused on my team.”

The Turkey international left-back will be a free agent this summer unless he strikes a new deal with Fenerbahce.

Kaldirim was born in Germany which means he can move to the Premier League without the need of a work permit.

Kaldirim has three assists in 36 appearances for the Fenerbahce this season.