West Ham United have dropped their interest in Portsmouth defender Tal Ben Haim.
The Daily Star says West Ham have ended their interest in Ben Haim after he failed a medical.
Hammers boss Avram Grant worked with the Israel international, 28, at Fratton Park and was hoping to be reunited with his countryman.
Ben Haim was ready to accept a four-year deal at Upton Park, which would have meant a £7,500 cut on his £50,000-a-week Pompey wages.
He was expected to join his new team-mates ahead of the friendly against MK Dons a week tonight. But West Ham have pulled the plug after concerns were raised about his fitness - and will look to bolster other areas of their squad instead.
