Lorient priced Waris Majeed out of a move to England yesterday, it has been revealed.
It was claimed during deadline day that Waris was in London waiting to sign for a Premier League club.
Ounes France says the striker was wanted by Burnley and West Ham United, which both lodged bids for Waris.
But Lorient refused both offers, demanding at least €12m to sell the Ghana international.
Nantes also made an attempt for Waris yesterday, but again Lorient's price proved too steep.