West Ham have agreed a £12million deal with Marseille for midfielder Dimitri Payet but have rejected a £5m offer from Sunderland for Stewart Downing.

Payet was offered new terms by Marseille over the weekend in a bid to keep him at the club, but his family are keen on a move to London.

The 28-year-old was due to take a big drop in wages owing to Marseille being out of the Champions League and the club's offer was an attempt to redress that.

West Ham have agreed a £12million deal with Marseille for 28-year-old midfielder Dimitri Payet

However, it appears West Ham have finally got their man after weeks of talks with the Ligue 1 side.

West Ham are looking to bolster their squad this summer as try to juggle both Europa League and Premier League football this season.

And the Hammers have been quick to reject a £5m offer for midfielder Downing from Premier League rivals Sunderland as they look to avoid another relegation scrap.

Downing spent a spell on loan at the Stadium of Light in 2003 and Black Cats boss Dick Advocaat is keen on bringing him back.

West Ham have been quick to reject a £5million offer from Sunderland for midfielder Stewart Downing