A select round-up of the latest West Ham United news…
Juventus’ Simone Zaza celebrates after scoring
First up is news emanating from Italy suggesting that Juventus striker Simone Zaza has agreed to join the Hammers after the two clubs agreed a fee of £21 million for the Italian, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
The report suggests that West Ham will pay Zaza around £52,000 per week.
Meanwhile, France Football are reporting that West Ham remain interested in signing Algerian international Rachid Ghezzal, although their hopes of bringing the Lyon man to London rest on their participation in the Europa League group stages.
Rachid Ghezzal
The Hammers face Romanian outfit FC Astra tonight in their deciding final Europa League qualifying tie with the score currently tied at 1-1 after the first leg.
In other news, the Hammers have reportedly opened up talks with Chelsea over the potential loan singing of Loic Remy, according to Sky Sports.
Chelsea’s Loic Remy
The 29-year-old Frenchman is likely to see his first-team opportunities once again limited at Stamford Bridge, especially after the arrival of Michy Batshuayi.
And finally, highly-rated youngster Martin Samuelson has joined Championship side Blackburn Rovers on a season-long loan.
West Ham United’s Martin Samuelson
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