West Ham United have launched a bid for Real Betis defender Luiz Felipe.

The Sun says Spanish sources state West Ham have made a €20m offer for Felipe.

Negotiations are running smoothly with all three parties eager to see a deal done.

Felipe, formerly of Lazio, is happy with West Ham's interest and ready to make the move to London.

Hammers boss David Moyes has been eager to find a new centre-half this summer.