West Ham United have failed with a £5 million offer for Everton striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni.

The Daily Mail says the Hammers have made the first step in testing Everton's resolve - only to be rebuffed.

Goodison manager David Moyes has limited funds and is keen on Manchester City's Craig Bellamy but he would want closer to the £11.25m he paid for 27-year-old Yakubu before considering a sale.