West Ham Won’t Sign Scott Hogan

 

West Ham have pulled out of the race to sign Brentford's Scott Hogan, It is understood Aston Villa are the new favourites to secure the striker. Barring any last minute change of heart, Hammers boss Slaven Bilic has decided he does not need Hogan at the moment.

Andre Ayew will soon return from the Africa Cup of Nations, where he has helped Ghana progress to the semi-finals of the competition, while Diafra Sakho is on his way back from injury.

The decision not to proceed has been taken by Bilic, despite the West Ham board being happy to sign Hogan if the manager wanted him. With Villa moving to the top of the list to land Hogan, Crystal Palace and West Brom have also held talks about signing the former Rochdale striker.