West Ham United are in advanced talks with Sampdoria midfielder Pedro Obiang.

SportItalia says Obiang's camp are locked in negotiations with Hammers' officials over personal terms.

West Ham have tabled a bid of €6.5 million to Samp this week. The offer has been rejected, but there is room to negotiate.

Indeed, Samp will be prepared to sell if West Ham return with a bid of €8 million.

For his part, Obiang has already made it clear to West Ham intermediaries that he would welcome a move to London this summer.