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Dimitri Payet transfer news: West Ham United put steward over mural | Daily Star

The Hammers have resorted to the extra measure after the Frenchman asked to leave the club earlier this week.

And the move may be no surprise to some as furious fans have slammed him as a traitor all week.

Club officials are clearly worried that vandals could deface the Payet mural as they face Crystal Palace this afternoon. GUARDED: A steward stands in front of Dimitri Payet's mural HERO: Payet was inspirational last season

“We will NOT sell Dimitri in the January transfer window”


Being public enemy number one at the London Stadium is probably not the best position to be in – after a string of violent scenes at the ground this season.

He began the season as a hero after an outstanding season last term – but he now clearly wants to leave amid interest from former club Marseille.

West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan insists the midfielder will stay, though.

“The board’s position is that we do not want to sell Dimitri," he wrote in his programme notes today. MOCKED: Fans took to Twitter to talk about the steward Football heroes who went on strike

"We do not need to sell Dimitri for financial or any other reasons, and we will NOT sell Dimitri in the January transfer window.

“All we ask now is that he shows the same level of commitment to West Ham United as the club and the fans have shown to him by honouring his contract.”

When contacted by Daily Star Online, West Ham United declined to comment.