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Kurt Zouma captained West Ham last season Kurt Zouma's proposed move to United Arab Emirates side Shabab Al-Ahli has collapsed after the West Ham defender failed a medical. The 29-year-old had travelled to Dubai to complete a lucrative deal but his advisors are now trying to work out an alternative option. Zouma still has a year left on his Hammers contract but the club has already brought in another central defender in Jean-Clair Todibo from Nice on a loan deal that includes a 40m euros (£34. 22m) obligation to buy the 24-year-old Frenchman. In addition, West Ham paid Wolves £40m for their skipper, and another centre-back, Max Kilman last month. Zouma has made 103 appearances for the Hammers since moving from Chelsea in a £29m deal in 2021 and started in their 2023 Europa Conference League final victory over Fiorentina. The France international, who won the Premier League twice and the Champions League at Chelsea, was named club captain at the start of last season after the departure of Declan Rice to Arsenal. Premier League 'ours to lose', says Man City's Walker The rise and fall of North Korea - the sleeping giant of women's football Sprinter set to be first transgender Paralympian How the US responds to conflicts Gain a rare insight into the workings of the White House's inner sanctum Can Lyra save the world from the mysterious Dust? Star-studded adaptation of Philip Pullman's fantasy trilogy Powerful biographical drama about Brian Wilson. Video Powerful biographical drama about Brian Wilson A music genius's struggles at the height of The Beach Boys' success To know a criminal's mind, get closer to murder A brilliant young doctor takes on mysterious cases in bohemian Vienna Remarkable images from the Paris Olympics Watch the BBC's Paris 2024 closing montage. Video Watch the BBC's Paris 2024 closing montage How did Team GB win their Olympic medals? Paris Olympics: The best stats from the 2024 Games Academy stars & signings - who are the youngsters to watch? Ten viral moments from the Paris Olympics The key moments in Newcastle's uncertain summer Paris 2024 medal table The key questions for sport after boxing eligibility row Denise Lewis' best moments on the BBC. Video Denise Lewis' best moments on the BBC The Hollywood Olympics: All you need to know about Los Angeles 2028 Kenya's Wanyonyi wins gold after dramatic finish in the 800m final. Video Kenya's Wanyonyi wins gold after dramatic finish in the 800m final Man City beat Man Utd on penalties to win Community Shield. Video Man City beat Man Utd on penalties to win Community Shield Prepare for 'Carsball' - what to expect from Carsley's England Snoop Dogg goes for a swim with Michael Phelps. Video Snoop Dogg goes for a swim with Michael Phelps An unwanted sale - so why have Man City let Alvarez leave? Oh no! Mexico's Vazquez Montana scores no points after 'disastrous dive' Video Oh no! Mexico's Vazquez Montana scores no points after 'disastrous dive' Who were Team GB's medal winners at Paris 2024? © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.