West Ham made a club record offer for Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips.
The Sun says on deadline day Hammers vice-chairman Karren Brady contacted Angus Kinnear at Elland Road in hope of landing Phillips for £55million.
David Moyes was keen to partner the Leeds star with fellow England teammate Declan Rice in the middle of the midfield, but Leeds rebuffed the Londoners' approach.
Negotiations had started three weeks before, after the clubs met to discuss options. Leeds' 1-0 loss to Newcastle put an end to any deal, however, with the result having left the Yorkshire club in relegation trouble.
Phillips is also target for Manchester United, who have also monitored West Ham star Rice, as interim manager Ralph Rangnick looks to bolster his midfield.
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