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West Ham owners David Sullivan and David Gold branded 'd**** brothers' by Sporting Lisbon chief following failed move for William Carvalho

West Ham United's owners David Sullivan and David Gold have been branded 'the d**** brothers' after failing to complete a move for Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho.

The Hammers had been set to sign Carvalho from the Portuguese club but the agreed £23million deal collapsed after it was deemed too late for a medical to be carried out before last Thursday's deadline.

But Sporting director Bruno de Carvalho insists West Ham's version of events is not true. De Carvalho has also made reference to Sullivan's background in the adult industry.

West Ham United and co-owner David Sullivan will take legal action against Sporting Lisbon
West Ham United and co-owner David Sullivan will take legal action against Sporting Lisbon

'Instead of spouting off, West Ham's offer should be shown.