Alan Curbishley is demanding a massive £3 million from West Ham United over his departure earlier this season, it has been revealed.

The Daily Mail says West Ham chief executive Scott Duxbury has turned down Curbishley's settlement claims and will be forced to thrash it out at an arbitration hearing expected to be held next month.

Curbishley, who is claiming constructive dismissal and breach of contract, believes he is entitled to the remaining two years of his £1.5m-a-year deal. West Ham claim Curbishley's resignation was accepted by the club's board on September 3 and that he is not entitled to compensation.