Irons up the ante for dazzling Dorrans

Published Jul. 8, 2010 5:41 a.m. ET

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The Hammers have been chasing the Scotland international all summer and have already seen two offers rejected for the 23-year-old. West Ham saw their first £4million bid rejected for Dorrans back in April and they saw an improved £4.5million offer turned down last week. However, the Hammers are refusing to give up on the gifted midfielder - a £150,000 signing from Livingston - and are thought to have increased their offer again to a fee in the region of £5.5million. West Brom are loathe to lose the skilful playmaker with Dorrans playing a key role in helping them win promotion to the Premier League last season.