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title: "West Ham reportedly see Marcelo bid turned down"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Luke Osman"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2018-07-16T16:42:57Z"
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# West Ham reportedly see Marcelo bid turned down

West Ham have reportedly seen a bid worth £18 million rejected by Lyon for their experienced central defender Marcelo.

The Brazilian has been linked with a move to the London Stadium in recent weeks and according to a report from the [Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5954935/West-Ham-18m-bid-rejected-Lyon-Brazilian-defender-Marcelo.html), the Hammers have seen their opening offer for the player turned down.

West Ham are well-stocked with central defensive options following the signings of Issa Diop and Fabian Balbuena this summer, but following the long-term injury sustained by Winston Reid, it’s claimed that the club are chasing another centre-back.

![Gareth Copley/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2018/07/863144280.jpg)

The Daily Mail claim that Lyon, who only secured the signing of Marcelo last summer, are willing to sell the player but only if an offer in excess of £20 million is put on the table.

Marcelo, who is now 31-years-old, enjoyed a strong season with Lyon and appears to be one of several players who are being considered by the Hammers this summer.