Josh King's move to West Ham is being held up over his wage demands.
The Bournemouth striker has hit a stalemate over his proposed switch to join David Moyes's men with personal terms the stumbling block.
King, 28, is out-of-contract at the end of the season and will be available on a free transfer.
The former Manchester United forward can expect a big pay-day when he agrees his next deal in lieu of any transfer fee being due to his new club.
King would be free to pocket a hefty sum – but if he is to move from the south coast prior to his contract running down – he wants any sacrifice reflected in his new pay deal at the Olympic Stadium.
The Cherries are holding out for an eight-figure transfer fee for a player who has suffered with injuries so far this season but who has made a steady return to action during the past month.
For their part, West Ham are refusing to be held to ransom having already taken a huge hit on the move that saw Sebastien Haller move to Ajax.
They sit comfortably in mid-table and are unlikely to be drawn into any relegation battle this term.
They are not being forced to enter the market because of doubts over retaining their status and may look instead to preserving cash.
One option that has been flagged up is a potential move for Borussia Moenchengladbach winger Alassane Plea.
The French winger has returned from injury and has a decent scoring record, with seven to his name so far this season.
Those include five goals in five Champions League appearances, including a hat-trick at Shakhtar Donetsk and a double against Inter Milan.