"Apparently, the player had an agreement with the Dutch outfit that they would allow him to leave during the summer transfer window. However, Ajax are struggling right now, and they did not want to lose a key player. The midfielder and his representatives held crunch talks with Ajax technical director Alex Kroes regarding a potential move, but the Dutch outfit was demanding an unreasonable fee to sell him."
"West Ham were not keen on paying over the odds. It will be interesting to see if they decide to return for the player in future. They could use more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and Taylor would be a long-term acquisition. He has shown his quality in the Netherlands, and he has the technical attributes to do well in the Premier League as well."
"West Ham need to improve their squad if they want to do well. They were fighting the relegation battle last season, and they have started the season poorly this time around. It remains to be seen whether they can survive in the top flight. They cannot hope to sign talented young players if they go down to the championship. They have brought in a new manager, and it remains to be seen whether Nuno Espirito Santo can turn things around at the London club."
West Ham United pursued Ajax midfielder Kenneth Taylor during the summer transfer window but failed to complete a deal after Ajax refused to sell. Taylor reportedly had an agreement to leave, yet Ajax's current struggles led the club to retain a key player. Taylor and his representatives held crunch talks with Ajax technical director Alex Kroes, but Ajax demanded an unreasonable fee that West Ham were unwilling to pay. Wolves also showed interest, though Taylor preferred West Ham. West Ham need midfield quality and depth, face relegation concerns, and may revisit the pursuit if they remain in the Premier League.
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