According to reports, West Ham have opened negotiations with PSG to sign midfielder Javier Pastore for £17.5m. The big caveat behind this proposed switch is his wages. Pastore, 28, currently earns a reported £160,000-a-week.
New boss Manuel Pellegrini is said to be a long-term admirer of his, but the Hammers’ financial capabilities mean matching his current salary is out of the question. So, if he’s genuinely interested in making a move to the Premier League, he’ll have to accept a drastic pay cut in order to complete a deal this summer.