West Ham have been unable to agree terms with Japan striker Ryoichi Maeda's and the Hammers have therefore ended their interest in the player. The 30-year-old, who scored 14 goals in 28 league appearances last season, had been training with the Championship side with a view to a move.

Iwata President Hiroyuki Yoshino told Japanese media: "We understand they were unable to agree terms."

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