The Hammers were strongly linked with a move for the Portuguese midfielder, who has been a transfer target for Arsenal in the past. But the deal failed to materialise and West Ham co-owner David Sullivan was called a “liar” and a “parasite” by Sporting CP director Nuno Saraiva for claiming it failed because they did not have time for a medical And Sporting president Bruno de Carvalho has now given his opinion on the situation and set a challenge to Hammers fans. Carvalho, speaking to Sporting TV in Portugal, said: “Where is it? Proof? Now, approaches, for sure.

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West Ham supporters call Mr. David Sullivan and his brother, the Dildo Brothers…

“I’ve had them for almost the whole squad: West Ham supporters call Mr. David Sullivan and his brother, the Dildo Brothers… “These messengers, these offended virgins, the president of West Ham… We must tell the truth!” Despite missing out on Carvalho, Grzegorz Krychowiak and Renato Sanches, Sullivan insisted recently manager Slaven Bilic was happy with their transfer business. "Grzegorz Krychowiak and Renato Sanches were both offered to the manager before their switches elsewhere, but he told us that he is happy with the squad he has," Sullivan said. "As a Board we are behind Slaven, and he believes he has the tools to turn around our form and rectify our disappointing start to the season.”

GETTY Sullivan & Gold has been slammed by Sporting Lisbon