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title: "D’Ambrosio Set For Schalke"
canonical: "https://readwestham.com/2015/08/03/fullback-set-to-snub-hammers-for-bundesliga-move/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Thomas Bore"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2015-08-03T19:46:07Z"
modified: "2015-08-11T10:40:43Z"
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# D’Ambrosio Set For Schalke

West Ham have failed with a late bid to sign Italian right-back Danilo D’Ambrosio from Internazionale, according to [Calciomercato](https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-d-ambrosio-accordo-con-lo-schalke-il-west-ham-rilancia-196003).

D’Ambrosio sought assurances from Roberto Mancini that he would be first choice, however, the former City boss couldn’t guarantee the 26-year-old first-team football so he set his sights on a move away.

The Hammers had hoped to lure the want away Italian to Upton Park with the potential lure of Europa League football and a lucrative pay packet, but Danilo has his heart set on a move to Germany.

He has agreed personal terms with Schalke and, although the Bundesliga outfit haven’t agreed a fee with Inter, they are hopeful of a breakthrough in the coming days.

In other news, West Ham await a hearing with the FA regarding the work permit of new loan signing Raul Jimenez. A deal has been agreed with the player and his current employers Atletico Madrid.

Jimenez is a much-needed signing for the Hammers, following the news of Enner Valencia’s knee and ankle injuries which could leave him sidelined for up to twelve weeks.