Reports in Italy claim that West Ham are closing in on a loan deal for Napoli striker Roberto Inglese.

Il Mattino says West Ham are keen on taking Inglese on loan from Napoli. The striker was signed from Chievo for €10m a year ago, but remained with them on loan for the rest of the season as part of that transfer. The 26-year-old has also been linked with Parma and Bologna over the last few weeks.

The Italian publication claims the Napoli man is surplus to requirements and having spent the past season out on loan, the Serie A title challengers are happy to allow him to leave on loan again.

In the 2017-18 season, Inglese scored 12 Serie A goals in 34 games, also providing two assists.