Report: Irons close in on midfielder

The Irons are reportedly leading the chase for Palermo’s Achraf Lazaar.

The  Morocco international is valued at £2.5million and the Hammers are believed to be closing in on a deal.

The 24 year old has been linked with Monaco but is keen to continue his career in London and the Hammers like the versatile left-sided player, who has been at Palermo for two years.

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic said earlier in August the club were keen to bring in five players before the deadline and is keen on Lazaar at the price.

Lazaar’s arrival would be the third since those comments after both Andre Ayew and Arthur Masuaku arrived at the club in recent days.