Just in: What West Ham have decided to do after hearing that Aston Villa’s Jacob Ramsey doesn’t want to join them….

West Ham have learned that Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey has no intention of joining them, but they’ve chosen not to concede defeat just yet .

🚨 Here’s what West Ham have decided to do:

1. ContinuePush Despite Rejection
Rather than abandoning their pursuit, West Ham have decided to persist with the deal. They plan to keep Ramsey on their radar and work to convince him all the way until the transfer window closes .

2. Reinforce Meanwhile
West Ham haven’t paused other business. They’ve already added El Hadji Malick Diouf, Kyle Walker‑Peters, and Callum Wilson to their squad. They’ve also finalized a permanent deal for Jean‑Clair Todibo. Negotiations are underway for John Victor (goalkeeper from Botafogo) and Mads Hermansen of Leicester City are in advanced discussions as well .

3. Ramsey Remains a Strategic Option
Despite Ramsey’s reluctance, West Ham still regard him as a key target, in part because Aston Villa have placed a roughly £40 million valuation on the 24‑year‑old, and would treat any sale as pure profit due to his homegrown status .

Why West Ham are still pursuing Ramsey:

• High upside in midfield: Potter and the board believe Ramsey offers technical ability, versatility, and Premier League experience that align with their midfield requirements .
• Villa’s pragmatic stance: Aston Villa are reportedly open to selling Ramsey—particularly now United may need to balance their squad financially—making him attainable in theory .

But there’s a catch:

• Player reluctance = risk: Ramsey is currently unconvinced about switching to the Irons, raising concerns about his motivation and fit within the squad dynamic. Some outlets describe the pursuit as potentially misguided if he remains disinterested .

Summary

• Ramsey doesn’t want the move.
• Yet West Ham are not giving up and will continue to push for a transfer until the window closes.
• Meanwhile, the club is busy strengthening other positions, bringing in new arrivals and exploring alternatives.
• Whether pushing ahead with a signing that lacks player enthusiasm is wise remains a point of debate.

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