Crazy Mega Money Wages Stopping West Ham Fire Sale Deal as Final Decision Nears – Fabrizio Romano Confirms
West Ham United’s hopes of completing a swift “fire sale” exit for one of their high-profile stars have hit a major stumbling block, and once again, money is at the heart of the problem. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, negotiations have stalled due to astronomical wage demands that are scaring off potential suitors despite strong interest in the player.
The Hammers, who are reshaping their squad ahead of the new season, were open to selling the player as part of a broader rebuild. With Financial Fair Play considerations and the need to refresh the squad, West Ham were reportedly willing to accept a reasonable transfer fee just to get the deal done quickly. The idea was simple: sell fast, reinvest smartly, and move forward.
However, the plan has not unfolded as expected.
Romano revealed that while several clubs have made initial contact and explored the conditions of a possible deal, talks have broken down at the wage stage. The player’s current salary at West Ham is described as “mega money,” and interested clubs are unwilling—or unable—to match those terms. Even teams that can afford the transfer fee are hesitating, knowing that committing to such wages could destabilize their entire salary structure.
This situation has effectively frozen the transfer. From West Ham’s perspective, the club is reluctant to subsidize wages or agree to a cut-price exit that offers little financial relief. From the player’s side, there is no urgency to move unless the salary remains close to current levels. As Romano put it, “The salary is the real issue — clubs like the player, but not at those numbers.”
The standoff leaves West Ham in a difficult position. Keeping the player means continuing to pay one of the highest wages in the squad, limiting flexibility in the transfer market. Letting him go on unfavorable terms, on the other hand, would undermine the very rebuild the club is trying to execute under the new sporting direction.
Fans have reacted with frustration. Many expected decisive action in the window, especially after reports of a planned fire sale circulated earlier in the summer. Instead, this stalled deal has become a symbol of the club’s long-standing wage-structure problems — contracts agreed in the past now coming back to haunt them.
Despite the setback, Romano insists the story is not completely over. West Ham remain open to solutions, including loan options, wage-sharing agreements, or a late compromise if the player softens his demands. But as things stand, the “here we go” moment is nowhere in sight.
For now, crazy mega money wages are winning the battle, halting West Ham’s fire sale plans and forcing the club to rethink its strategy. Whether compromise arrives or the player stays put, one thing is clear: modern transfers are no longer decided by fees alone — wages rule everything.
