Irons linked with £8m bid for Spanish midfielder

West Ham are on the trail of Celta Vigo star Nolito, writes Neil Moxley in the Sunday People today suggesting West Ham are considering a £8m bid for the attacking midfielder.

Bilic is said to be keen to land former Barcelona and Benfica star Nolito, who played in Spain’s friendly win over England last November. The talented attacking midfielder has scored 12 goals in 26 La Liga games this season.

Nolito has admitted to hitting a stumbling block in his talks over a new contract with Celta Vigo, with Arsenal, Liverpool and Barcelona all linked in the player. The 29-year-old has been in superb form this season.

Tha player said last year on renewing his contract:“There is a detail that is not resolved and while it is not settled, I will not sign. I have a three-and-a-half year contract and a [release] clause of 18 million [euros].If someday I’m wanted by a team, [they can] come speak with Celta and pay what you have to pay.”