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Slaven Bilic discusses deadline day move for Scott Hogan and two other West Ham deals
SLAVEN BILIC says West Ham withdrew their interest in Brentford striker Scott Hogan because they do not need him.
Scott Hogan's impressive goals for Brentford F.C.
West Ham were pushing for a £15million deal for Hogan before today's 11pm transfer deadline.
But manager Bilic has pulled his interest in the striker, who has greatly impressed in the Championship this season.
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"I believe that we have really good strikers in our squad and that's why we won't have a Hogan deal," Bilic said.
"It's not a question of him."
Aston Villa are now supposedly frontrunners to sign Hogan.
The Championship club are said to have lodged a £9m bid for the 24-year-old.
Slaven Bilic (left) says West Ham don't need Scott Hogan
Aston Villa are now favourites to sign Hogan (right)
The manager also confirmed West Ham have tried and failed to land a right-back in this transfer window, while confirming Reece Oxford is set to join Reading on loan.
"We were maybe after a right-back but we couldn't find someone who could improve our starting XI. That's why we haven't got one," Bilic said.
"Hopefully Reece Oxford will go on loan to Reading today.
"The manager there was really important for me in that decision."
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