West Ham United have been linked with a sensational move for Paris Saint Germain midfielder Javier Pastore.
West Ham are in talks to sign Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Javier Pastore, according to Sky Sports.
The Hammers are reportedly discussing a deal that would be worth up to £17.5m for the Argentine attacking midfield star.
Sky Sports claims PSG are willing to sell the 28-year-old to West Ham as they aim to comply with UEFA’s Financial Fair Play regulations.
According to French media outlet RMC Sport, Pastore’s agent is in London for talks with West Ham this weekend as revealed by their reporter Saber Desfarges on Twitter.
“Javier Pastore’s agent is in London, and negotiates well with West Ham,” Desfarges said on Twitter.
“As revealed by Sky, the Hammers are interested in the Argentine. For the time being, only West Ham has shown itself to be pressing to secure the services of Pastore.”
But according to Hammers Twitter insider EXWHUemployee, the deal will only happen if Pastore lowers his salary demands, claiming he wants an eye-watering £190,000 per week to join the Irons.
“This is correct (Pastore interest) and one of the names I wrote down on a piece paper (but did not broadcast during a recent radio show)…
“He wants 190k per week which we won’t match. We are hoping he lowers his wage demands!”
Pastore joined PSG from Palermo in 2011 and only has one year left on his current contract at the Parc des Princes.
The Argentine has scored 45 goals in 265 appearances for the current Ligue 1 champions and would link up with compatriot Manuel Lanzini in East London should he sign.
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