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Report: Simone Zaza agrees to West Ham United move

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic (REUTERS)
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The striker will reportedly earn £2.5 million-a-year at the London Stadium.

Juventus' Simone Zaza celebrates after scoring.Juventus’ Simone Zaza celebrates after scoring.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Simone Zaza has accepted the offer to join West Ham United.

The Hammers have been on the hunt for a striker all summer long as Slaven Bilic looked to improve his forward options.

He appeared to have solved the issue with a £20 million for Andre Ayew from Swansea City, but the player picked up an injury in the opening day loss to Chelsea that has ruled him out for four months.

Juventus' Simone Zaza scores the team's third goal past Hellas Verona's goalkeeper Pierluigi GolliniJuventus’ Simone Zaza scores the team’s third goal past Hellas Verona’s goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini

That was a major blow to Bilic, especially with Andy Carroll and Diafra Sakho also on the treatment table.

This week saw them returning with a bid for Simone Zaza, with Gianluca di Marzio reporting they were eying a loan move for the Italian.

Picture Supplied by Action ImagesJuventus striker Simone Zaza

However, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, it will be a permanent move at £21 million, with £2.5 million in potential add ons.

They also report that he has agreed to the move after they offered him £2.5 million-a-year in wages, equalling around £52,000-per-week.

According to the newspaper, Zaza was initially hesitant to make the move to the Olympic Stadium but the increased offer has seen him change his mind.

Juventus' Simone Zaza is celebrated by teammate Leonardo BonucciJuventus’ Simone Zaza is celebrated by teammate Leonardo Bonucci