United are reported to be in fresh talks with Newcastle over the proposed transfer of Kieron Dyer.
The clubs had agreed a fee for the midfielder several weeks ago and, following discussions on personal terms, it looked certain that Dyer would become the latest ex-Magpie to arrive at the Boleyn.However Newcastle, prompted by the club's new owner, Sport & Soccer supremo Mike Ashley, suddenly upped the price (or "revised their valuation" as Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce put it) and, refusing to be held to ransom, Hammers pulled out of the deal.
Now the clubs are believed to be in discussion again about the future of the player and the move could be back on again. The club have also been linked with a move for Nolberto Solano who is rather vocally seeking a move south to the capital to be nearer to his children.
We tried to speak to one of Mike Ashley's employees for a quote but they were too busy listening to rubbish music to serve us.
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