West Ham are closing on a deal for Palermo fullback Achraf Lazaar.

Giornale di Sicilia says the Hammers are pushing to close a deal for the defender today.

An offer of £2.5 million has been tabled to the Rosanero - and while it falls short of expectations, it's likely to be accepted due to the absence of rival bids.

Lazaar is ready to fly to London, having already given his approval to the Hammers' £900,000-a-year offer.

West Ham are pushing to close his signing today.