West Ham's hopes of landing Brazil international striker Adriano
during the January transfer window look to have been dashed.
Hammers boss Gianfranco Zola is keen to improve his forward
options with the Upton Park club struggling at the wrong end of the
Premier League table.
Tuesday night's 3-1 defeat by Bolton at the Reebok Stadium
left West Ham marooned in the drop zone and two points from safety.
Off-field speculation over their future continues with
reports that former Birmingham co-owners David Sullivan and David
Gold are planning to make a £50million bid.
Adriano had emerged as a possible transfer target, with the
former Inter Milan forward's agent admitting a number of clubs in
Europe were keen on his services.
But the powerful striker, who recently helped Flamengo claim
the Brazilian championship, looks set to remain in his homeland.
Team-mate Ronaldo Angelim said: "I have spoken to Adriano and
he has assured me he will continue with Flamengo here in Brazil."
