West Ham United transfer deadline day preview: Ajeti close, Ascacibar linked

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West Ham United won’t be the busiest Premier League club today.

West Ham United have done most of their business already, having landed David Martin, Roberto Jimenez, Pablo Fornals and Sebastien Haller, as well as youngster Goncalo Cardoso, who joined this week.

It shouldn’t be a busy day in terms of arrivals today, but one new face is set to arrive, and a number of youngsters may depart on loan; there’s the latest on the key transfers at West Ham…

Albian Ajeti

Swiss attacker Ajeti is close to joining the Hammers. Sky Sports claim that an £8million deal for the Basel star is imminent, in which he will earn £50,000-a-week. Ajeti, 22, scored 21 goals last season and notched 11 assists, meaning the deal represents good value. An all-round forward with potential, Ajeti is the low-cost talent West Ham needed after splashing out on Haller.

Santiago Ascacibar

Stuttgart midfielder Ascacibar just suffered relegation from the Bundesliga, and TNT Sports in Argentina claim that West Ham are eyeing a move for him. A new midfielder may be wanted after allowing Pedro Obiang to join Sassuolo, and Pellegrini is allegedly keen on aggressive, combative, relentless and diminutive Argentinian talent Ascacibar. The 22-year-old would surely jump at a Premier League move, and could be a name to keep an eye on.

Grady Diangana

Winger Diangana may not feature much this season, and he’ll now head to West Bromwich Albion. Ex-Hammers Slaven Bilic and Julian Dicks are at The Hawthorns, so the 21-year-old appears keen on a move to the Championship side. The Express and Star report that Diangana is set to sign on loan, beating Derby County to his signature at the last minute.

Nathan Holland

Another West Ham youngster could move on, with winger Nathan Holland potentially going out for first-team football. Formerly of Everton, the 21-year-old is wanted by Bolton Wanderers according to the Daily Mail, with a loan move in the pipeline today, though the Trotters would have beyond the 5pm deadline to do a deal. Dan Kemp could also head out on loan today as well.