Bournemouth were furious after West Ham’s £25 million proposal was tabled hours before their rearranged trip to Manchester United and Eddie Howe, the manager, insisted the club had no intention of selling.

But West Ham are poised to make another offer for Ritchie, 26, who impressed in Bournemouth’s first season in the Premier League.

The Londoners are prepared to pay an initial £8 million, rising to a possible £10 million after instalments, as they move to strengthen Bilic’s squad this summer.

It is understood that West Ham contacted Bournemouth on Wednesday in an attempt to reopen negotiations but were warned not to make another bid.