West Ham United has made a bid of £9.3m to sign Inter Milan’s rising star Valentin Carboni before the February 1st transfer deadline, as reported by Calciomercato. The Italian news outlet stated that the Hammers offered a deal for the Argentine talent, who is currently on loan at Monza.

However, Inter Milan is determined to hold on to the talented attacking midfielder and is asking for almost double the amount before considering any offer. This leaves West Ham without success in their pursuit.

It was previously reported that West Ham was looking to strengthen their attacking options in the transfer market this month. With the unsuccessful bid for Carboni, the club may need to consider other options.

Carboni has made a strong impression in Serie A while on loan at Monza, catching the eye of Inter Milan as a potential future star. While West Ham would love to add him to the squad, the competition for places and the desire to build for the future may make it difficult for Carboni to secure a pathway into the team.

Despite the setback, Carboni remains an exciting prospect for West Ham, and there is potential for changes in future transfer windows.