In an exclusive interview with Football FanCast, Rob Lee, who made 280 Premier League appearances, claims Joao Mario didn't impress him at West Ham during the 2017/18 season so doesn't want the Hammers to make a move for him this summer.

It has been reported that West Ham may look to bring the Portugal international back to the London Stadium with his contract set to expire at Inter Milan, where he hasn't played since 2018/19, next summer.

Mario spent six months on loan with the Hammers during David Moyes' first West Ham spell, but they opted against making the move permanent with his market value at that time being around £23.4million. The midfielder made 14 appearances in claret and blue, scoring twice, but still failed to convince the club that he was worth the money.

Speaking on how he can't even remember Joao Mario playing for West Ham and why owners get blinded by foreign players and the clubs they play for, Lee told FFC:

"I don't remember him impressing me that much and if he did impress people, why didn't they sign him at the time? I don't remember him really and I can't remember many West Ham fans talking highly about him. 

"I think when people name all these foreign players owners seem to get carried away with their names and what club they're playing for, but none of that means anything if you aren't a good player."

Since Mario left West Ham, he has experienced loan spells at both Spartak Moscow and Sporting Lisbon with one season at Inter Milan coming before those.

David Moyes will be looking to build around his team this summer and after working with the midfielder during his first stint as Hammers manager, it could be someone Moyes wants to bring back.