That report - "The Hammers will not budge on their £6million offer for Kieron Dyer - but the England midfielder's transfer could be revived if Newcastle accept a compromise deal.
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"It is understood the Hammers are still interested in Dyer, who has already passed a medical, but will not go above £6million. They may, however, be willing to pay all the money up front."
But Alan Curbishley could go to £3.5million to sign 19-year-old Barnes.
One bid has been rejected by the Premiership new-boys, but expect Curbishley to be back.
The one thing in West Ham's favour, Barnes is the son of former West Ham winger Bobby Barnes.