Dyer deal is off, says Curbishley

West Ham manager Alan Curbishley has said that Kieron Dyer's move from Newcastle is "definitely off".

The two clubs had agreed a fee understood to be �6m for the midfielder but Curbishley has blamed Newcastle for the move collapsing.

"We made an offer, had it accepted, agreed personal terms and the player passed a medical," he said.

"But it was pulled at the 11th hour by Newcastle and there's not much we can do about that."

He added: "It has never happened to me before. We are disappointed and the player is very disappointed but it's definitely off."

More to follow.

Source: BBC Sport