Dimitri Payet: West Ham rule out selling star man to Marseille as French side line up £35m transfer bid

WEST Ham have ruled out selling star Dimitri Payet to his former club Marseille – insisting they don't need the money.

The French giants were lining up a £35m plus player move for the 29-year-old this January.

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But Hammers chiefs have NO intention of letting him go this transfer window, and say they don't want to lose their prized asset.

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Marseille are willing to throw Bouna Sarr and Romain Alessandrini into any potential deal for Payet, plus a hefty amount of cash.

And it is understood the Euro 2016 star could be open to a return to the south of France, as he still loves the club.

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A West Ham source said: “Marseille are willing to throw in a player exchange, they are desperate to get him back.

“But we would not be interested in either player, and a deal is not on. There is absolutely no desire to sell.

“He remains our best player and is key to our plans for the remainder of the season, nothing is happening.”

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Marseille boss Rudi Garcia is desperate to land a marquee signing this January after their new owners vowed to invest in the squad.

And Payet was a big fan favourite at the Stade Velodrome after he spent two-years with the club.

He joined West Ham in 2015 for just £10.7m, and has scored eleven goals in 46 appearances.