West Ham failed in a late bid to sign Atalanta striker Duvan Zapata on Deadline Day.
It is understood the club submitted a deal sheet to the Premier League, but failed to get the transfer over the line for the Colombia international.
The Hammers' interest in Zapata dates back to at least 2013, when he played for Estudiantes in Argentina.
Zapata was wanted by Newcastle as well, but the North East club were also unable to complete a deal.
West Ham finished the transfer window without bringing in any new arrivals, despite attempts to sign Manchester United's Jesse Lingard, Benfica's Darwin Nunez, Leeds' Raphinha and Reims teenager Hugo Ekitike.
What happened to Lingard deal?
United's board decided to keep Lingard, who is out of contract at the end of the season, despite Ralf Rangnick giving his blessing for the midfielder to leave on Monday amid interest from West Ham and Newcastle.
Lingard, whose contract expires in the summer, was keen to move before the window closed on Monday night.
The forward wants regular first-team football so he can play his way into Gareth Southgate's England squad ahead of this year's World Cup.
Lingard has started just two matches for United this season, none of which have come in the Premier League.
Why did Benfica turn down Nunez offers?
Benfica rejected West Ham's bid for striker Darwin Nunez after failing to agree a fee.
A fee was thought to have been agreed between the two clubs for the 22-year-old Uruguay international over the weekend but Benfica rejected West Ham's offer.
According to Sky in Italy, West Ham offered €45m (£37.43m) plus add ons, but this fell short of Benfica's valuation.
West Ham considered an improved offer but, with so little time left in the January window, it was difficult for a deal to be done logistically. Nunez is currently with the Uruguay squad for their World Cup qualifier against Venezuela on Tuesday.
Nunez has scored 20 goals in 25 appearances in all competitions for Benfica this season.
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KreddyKall
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Benfica was stupid to reject 45M for Nunez, they won't get more than that from anyone
astronaut_098
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Zapata on loan? tell me your jokin' cause he is the best Atalanta have rn
leeeikuz
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I’m sick to death of our board and their dismal transfer performance. Moyes said from the start that getting cover at centre back and striker positions were crucial to their objectives: top four in the PL and successful runs in the FA Cup and Europa League. We have ended up with no-one. Lord help us if we get injuries to Zouma, Dawson, or Antonio. We’ll be dead on all three fronts. Meanwhile, look at how Villa and Everton have strengthened their squads while spending very little. Clearly, Sullivan’s objective has been to spend nothing by emphasizing loan deals. How can that work while these players are with other teams still competing in their own competitions? Disgraceful! Time for this board to go!!!
Lakiknos
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What are our owners doing what’s the point of the director of recruitment who doesn’t recruit any players is he on holiday or perhaps he’s off sick or something or perhaps he’s on a bonus for not spending the owners money this lot make me sick just get out of our club!!!!!!!!!! COYI ⚒⚒⚒⚒
Well said Tommy lad you’re spot on couldn’t agree more ⚒✊
tominptz
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What are our owners doing what’s the point of the director of recruitment who doesn’t recruit any players is he on holiday or perhaps he’s off sick or something or perhaps he’s on a bonus for not spending the owners money this lot make me sick just get out of our club!!!!!!!!!! COYI ⚒⚒⚒⚒
Obk994
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Hows loan spoiling football? players move on loan due to fininacial problem or lack of playing time or other beneficial reason, No player can force a loan move without both parties coming to agreement,,, so whats your point?
YNWApool
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Thank God cuz Zapatta and Antonio 😳😳😳😳
Brasioderick
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But the truth is Loans are spoiling the football world . How can u convince me that Zapata a Hot player in Atalanta is going out on loan in westham. Should we think that Atalanta is well off with strikers No no no no