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Real Betis battling Dynamo Moscow to land West Ham freebie Balbuena

Real Betis are in talks to sign West Ham United defender Fabian Balbuena.

The stopper comes off contract at West Ham today and has offers from Betis and Dynamo Moscow.

The Russian club's offer is greater, although the idea of playing in the Spanish championship and in a city like Seville attracts Balbuena.

The prospect of playing for Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini also appeals. The pair worked together when the Chilean was in charge of West Ham.

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