West Ham United are believed to be close to signing Barcelona midfielder Alen Halilovic.

Reports in Spain claim the Hammers are ready to outlay £5million to obtain the services of the Croatian.

Halilovic is yet to make is first XI debut at the Nou Camp, but has caught the eye of a number of clubs with his performances for Barcelona B.

The 19-year-old is understood to be eager for more regular first team football and believes Upton Park, under fellow Croatian Slaven Bilic, is the best destination to achieve that ambition.