Gazzetta dello Sport correspondent Nicolo Schira claims West Ham are in advanced talks with Lazio over Felipe Anderson who they want to offer a five-year contract.
Writing on his personal Twitter account last night Schira explained that the deal is being worked on by super agent Kia Joorabchian after West Ham reportedly tabled a £33million bid for the player.
Just twenty hours ago we are led to believe that the Hammers had a club record £33m bid rejected by Lazio who value him at £44m (50m Euros)
The 25-year-old right-winger scored four goals and provided seven assists in 21 appearances in Serie A last season. He also scored three goals in seven appearances in the Europa League as Lazio made the quarter-finals, where they were beaten by RB Salzburg.
Anderson signed from Santos for £6.75m in 2013 and they are said to retain a 25% sell on clause on him, He won a cap for Brazil in 2015 during an excellent campaign but lost form during the 2016-17 season.