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Report: West Ham close to wrapping up deal for Sead Haksabanovic

Emir Kujovic Sead Haksabanovic and during the IFK Norrkoping vs Halmstad BK - Allsvenskan match at Nya Parken on October 25, 2015 in Norrkoping, Sw...
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The talented teenager is reportedly close to joining West Ham United.

According to ESPN, the Hammers are closing in on the capture of Montenegrin teen sensation Sead Haksabanovic, beating some of the Premier League’s biggest clubs to his signature.

West Ham have already been extremely active during the transfer window, bringing in four established international stars, but Slaven Bilic will surely still have one eye on making further acquisitions.

And ESPN claim that the 18-year-old Halmstads BK midfielder is a player who the Croatian highly admirers. They claim that the east London outfit are close to wrapping up a deal for the left-footed ace, who has been on trial with numerous clubs in England’s top flight, including Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool.

Haksabanovic has already made an incredible 70 appearances for his club – a quite remarkable feat considering he is only 18.

Slaven Bilic, Manager of West Ham United gives his team instructions during a Pre Season Friendly between Manchester City and West Ham United at the Laugardalsvollur stadium on August 4,...Slaven Bilic

During those outings he has chipped in with 13 goals and 10 assists, and has showcased his amazing potential on a consistent basis.

ESPN claim that West Ham have agreed a fee of £2.7 million with Halmstads BK to bring the talented youngster to the London Stadium.

And he will certainly be one for Hammers fans to keep an eye on this season, should a move come to fruition.

Slaven Bilic, Manager of West Ham United (R) speaks to Edin Terzic, West Ham United first team coach (L) prior to a Pre Season Friendly between Manchester City and West Ham United at the...West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic