St Etienne have failed with a move for West Ham United striker Modibo Maiga.
The Daily Mail says West Ham have rejected St Etienne's bid to take Maiga on loan.
The French side could yet revive interest in free agent Carlton Cole, however.
Cole has been without a club since leaving The Hammers at the end of last season.
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