According to The Athletic, West Ham United considered a move for Norwich City midfielder Emiliano Buendia during the summer window.
The Hammers went about bolstering their squad as they targeted a top-seven finish for the season, and they were keen to land a creative midfielder.
Five players were eventually added to the first-team over the transfer window, with midfielder Pablo Fornals arriving from Villareal.
The 23-year-old playmaker is yet to score or assist in 10 Premier League games this term, and while he still no doubt has the potential to turn out good in the long-run, manager Manuel Pellegrini could be left wishing he landed Buendia instead.