Zaza set for “first choice” Bilic talks

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Simone Zaza will sit down to talks with Slaven Bilic later today aimed at discovering how he is set to be used should he finally commit to put pen to paper and join the Irons.

The player has agreed personal terms of around £100k a week and the Hammers will dig deep to find the £24 million fee in what has become a complicated deal – should Zaza be satisfied after talks with the manager.

ClaretandHugh understands Zaza will need assurances from the manager that he will be his first choice striker whenever fit and available.

He will sit down with the Croat later today as the club bid to vault the final hurdle in bringing their ‘marquee ‘ striker to The London Stadium.

Our top source told us exclusively just a few minutes ago. “We are close and  getting closer but a lot depends on how meeting with manager goes as obviously the player needs to know he’s wanted and is first choice.

“IF it goes through it will be a very expensive loan that automatically becomes permanent given certain provisions. It’s complicated –  almost a permanent deal, but not quite.”