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'It's been the worst two months of my life': Josh King reveals his anguish at missing out on Manchester United move and is resigned to staying at Bournemouth after £13m West Ham offer was rejected

Bournemouth striker Josh King has dramatically opened up on his personal turmoil amid uncertainty about his future at the club and two failed moves this year.

Former club Manchester United made a £25m offer for the Danish forward in January but a transfer did not materialise, with King reportedly feeling 'used and messed about' as the Red Devils instead brought in Odion Ighalo on loan.

After Bournemouth were relegated to the Championship, West Ham were interested in a deal to bring the 28-year-old to east London but following a failed £13m bid, the Hammers have instead plunged for Brentford's Said Benrahma and King has described the summer window as the 'worst two months of my life.