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West Ham boss Slaven Bilic discusses deadline day deal with Leeds
WEST HAM manager Slaven BIlic has ruled out Ashley Fletcher leaving for Leeds United.
Leeds United wanted to sign West Ham striker Ashley Fletcher
Leeds United were hoping to launch a second bid to sign Fletcher after failing to land him lasts summer.
The 21-year-old has struggled for game time at West Ham since his move from Manchester United.
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It was thought a loan to Elland Road could help the player improve before heading back to the London Stadium at the end of the season.
But Bilic has ruled out a deal and confirmed he is happy with his forward line, thus ending West Ham's interest in Brentford Scott Hogan.
Leeds are still expected to do business today, with Spaniard Alfonso Pedraza set to arrive on loan from Villarreal after passing a medical.
Fletcher (right) joined West Ham from Manchester United last summer
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Leeds also have the chance to lock down on-loan defender Pontus Jansson to a permanent deal.
But the West Yorkshire club will wait until the end of the season before taking up the option from Torino.
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