West Ham reject Sevilla and Bologna bids for Magasssa

West Ham United have turned down two proposals for Soungoutou Magasssa within the past 72 hours. Approaches from Sevilla and Bologna have been rejected, according to reporting published on Tuesday.

This one comes via Ben Jacobs. He reports Sevilla asked for a straight loan, while Bologna proposed a loan that would become a permanent deal under a conditional obligation to buy valued at €17m.

Both approaches point to loan-based solutions rather than an immediate sale, with the Italian side’s bid designed to convert into a purchase if specific triggers were met. The Spanish club’s enquiry was for a temporary move without an obligation.

The stance indicates West Ham are not prepared to accept the structures presented or the valuation implied in the proposals. That could suggest a preference to keep Magasssa at this stage or, at minimum, to entertain only terms they regard as more favourable.

As it stands, this is a case of offers being made and declined rather than talks leading towards an agreement. The reporting does not outline the conditions Bologna attached to the proposed obligation, and there is no detail on whether either club included options or add-ons beyond the broad structures described.

It is unclear whether Sevilla or Bologna intend to return with revised terms, and there is nothing to indicate West Ham have invited counter-proposals. The situation leaves Magasssa’s position unchanged for now, while interest from both La Liga and Serie A underscores that there is an active market should the club’s stance soften.