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West Ham decide against a summer move for Burnley's James Tarkowski with David Moyes pursuing other targets as he looks for a new defender this summer

West Ham have opted against a move for Burnley defender James Tarkowski.

Manager David Moyes made a bid for the England international in January but has now decided to pursue other targets.

Tarkowski does have interest from Wolves however and Burnley are preparing for his departure by signing Nathan Collins from Stoke City.

West Ham have opted against a move for Burnley defender James Tarkowski this summer
David Moyes made a bid for Tarkowski in January but has now decided to pursue other targets

They have agreed a £12million fee for the 20-year old who has courted attention from Manchester United in recent seasons.

Tarkowski, who is also attracting interest from Leicester, is entering the final year of his Burnley contract this summer.