Young rejects £9.65m Hammers move

Ashley Young is believed to have today rejected the chance to join West Ham after Watford accepted an offer worth up to £9.65m (€14.65m) for their star forward.

Ashley Young is believed to have today rejected the chance to join West Ham after Watford accepted an offer worth up to £9.65m (€14.65m) for their star forward.

The Hammers had made no secret of their interest in Young, and saw a £7m (€10.6m) bid for the England U21 international turned down last week.

But West Ham - whose revised offer was thought to have been £8m (€12.1m), with a possible £1.65m (€2.5m) in add-ons - are now likely to have to turn their attention elsewhere because Young, 21, is understood to have snubbed the opportunity to discuss terms with the Upton Park club.

Aston Villa are still believed to be keen on Young, while Tottenham, whose interest has cooled recently, could also come back into the frame.

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