West Ham transfer news: Irons 'have tried their luck' over late deal for £100m duo

Transfer insider Dean Jones has questioned whether West Ham United truly believed they would be able to prise Raphinha and Kalvin Phillips away from Leeds United.

The Hammers have yet to spend any money since the window reopened at the turn of the year, but it appears they have been looking to sign two stars currently at Elland Road.

It was revealed by 90min that West Ham have seen a big-money Raphinha offer worth up to £50million turned down by Leeds.

The report suggests the Hammers' proposal included a guaranteed £40million and a further £10million in add-ons, with Raphinha interested in completing a switch east London with his current employers' blessing.

Although transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has claimed Leeds have no interest in sanctioning the Brazilian's departure before tomorrow's 11pm deadline, he feels Raphinha's exit could be in the offing during the summer.

Meanwhile, The Sun have revealed that West Ham have attempted another Leeds raid by lodging a £50million bid for Phillips.

Should the east Londoners pull off a late deal Phillips or Raphinha, including the add-ons, it would result in them becoming the most expensive signing in the club's history.

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Jones believes there are question marks over whether Raphinha and Phillips will remain on Leeds' books for much longer.

However, the transfer insider feels making a move for the Elland Road favourites now was a non-starter for West Ham.

Jones told GIVEMESPORT: "There is definitely some doubt over Kalvin Phillips and Raphinha staying long-term, so I can understand why West Ham have tried their luck.

"But, also, it seems slightly pointless and you wonder how much they ever believed