West Ham United have turned down Sunderland's bid of £5million for Stewart Downing.

According to the Daily Mirror, the Hammers are believed to be closing in on £17million Marseille wide-man Dimitri Payet and any potential deal for Downing hinges on that proposed deal.

Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat is monitoring the situation closely and is likely to test the Hammers resolve further.

According to the report, Downing is also watching developments surrounding Payet's potential arrival with interest as the 30-year old winger is keen to play more regularly next season.