Report: West Ham closing in on £8m deal for Albian Ajeti

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West Ham United are reportedly keen on Albian Ajeti.

According to Sky Sports, West Ham United are set to complete the £8million signing of Basel forward Albian Ajeti ahead of the transfer deadline.

The Hammers splashed the cash to bring in a big-name forward in Sebastien Haller earlier this summer, but more attacking reinforcements have been required.

West Ham have seen Andy Carroll, Lucas Perez, Jordan Hugill and Marko Arnautovic leave over the summer, and one more body has been needed – but limited funds are available to Manuel Pellegrini.

West Ham have now been pursuing Basel ace Ajeti, and reports from Football.London earlier today suggested that their first bid had been rejected, with the deal rated a 50/50.

Now though, Sky Sports claim that Ajeti is set for a move to East London after an £8million deal was teed up, in which he will earn £50,000-a-week in wages.

The Swiss international, 22, smashed 21 goals and 11 assists for Basel last season, emerging as an impressive all-round forward.

Ajeti has has great potential, and can be used either up alongside Haller, just off the Frenchman or can fill in for him when required.

For just £8million, this seems like a smart deal for the Hammers, and Ajeti should become West Ham’s second signing this week, after Goncalo Cardoso joined the club.