West Ham have been linked with Slavia Prague striker Abdallah Sima for some time now and a recent report from Claret & Hugh claimed the Czech Republic side had set a £35m price tag for their star.
However, in an unlikely turn of events, the club’s president Jaroslav Tvrdik responded directly on Twitter to refute the claims and the enthused Hammers faithful responded in numbers.
Sima, who has been likened to Arsenal and Premier League great Thierry Henry, has 11 goals in 14 Fortuna Liga appearances this term, earning of admirers.
Just 19, the Senegalese striker clearly has a bright future in the game and he scored in the Europa League clash which saw Slavia eliminate Premier League side Leicester City last week.
Here’s a pick of the West Ham fans reactions to the straight taking chief…
Twitter: @JaroslavTvrdik @WHUFC_News Your the man (@szn_bowen)
Twitter: @JaroslavTvrdik @WHUFC_News Thank you for confirming.
We’ll support @slavia_eng for the match against Rangers!
(@KillerHeels_UK)
Twitter: @JaroslavTvrdik @WHUFC_News Be interested to know what the truth is. What the asking price actually is. The floor i… https://t.co/kT1zBf9nyx (@AllenCummings6)
Twitter: @JaroslavTvrdik @WHUFC_News Does that mean we can have him for free? (@Ryan_COYI_Horn)
Twitter: @JaroslavTvrdik @WHUFC_News Well said Sir
(@PedroD32660554)
Twitter: @JaroslavTvrdik @WHUFC_News so how much do you want for Sima?
i’ll even come play there for a season in return if you let him come to us(@Imlikedinho)
