West Ham and would turn down Newcastle to make a deal happen, according to reports. The Hammers are riding the crest of a wave at the moment and are keen to build on that momentum when the transfer window reopens.
That means making sure the squad is fully prepared for the second half of the campaign and the demands an extended run in the Europa League and a Premier League top-four tilt might bring.
The east Londoners have secured their place in the last-16 of Europe's second-tier competition, while they're ahead of Tottenham, Manchester United and Arsenal in the race for the final Champions League spot.
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