West Ham United will have to wait for Maxi Gomez.

The Hammers were linked with a £43.5 million move for the player this month.

However, it appears Celta are very reluctant to lose him midway through the season.

The 22-year-striker, who has nine goals this season, is too important for them to sell right now.

The Hammers will have to wait for the Uruguayan until the summer, who is seen as the top man to replace Marko Arnautovic when he eventually leaves.

West Ham will have to pay his release clause when they try to complete the move in the summer, as Celta seem unwilling to negotiate a lower price.