Reports indicate that a West Ham United player has turned down the offer of a new contract after requesting a substantial wage increase, with information coming from a source close to David Sullivan.
With a number of players set to be out of contract in the summer, discussions will need to take place to determine whether extensions will be offered.
Ben Johnson is among those whose contract with West Ham comes to an end this season, and there have been reports that the club is open to selling him for approximately £6 million.
Despite his limited playing time, Johnson has failed to make an impact for West Ham this season, and it appears that the club is still looking to secure his future.
According to the website Claret and Hugh, which has ties to David Sullivan, the player has turned down the offer of a new contract, demanding a significant increase in his weekly wage to £60,000 or £3.12 million per year. It has also been suggested that Everton is interested in signing him.
There are now calls for the club to consider moving Johnson on, as his performances this season have not met expectations. It is evident that the 23-year-old has not lived up to the potential he showed when he first joined the senior team in 2019.
In light of these developments, the reported rejection of the new contract by the West Ham player may be seen as a positive, as many believe that his current performances do not warrant such a substantial pay increase.
