West Ham hope to sign Sampdoria midfielder Pedro Obiang next week, according to Forza Italian Football.
Reports in Italy suggest the Hammers are intent on signing the 22-year-old – assuming a price can be agreed.
Although the East London club were previously put off by the midfielder’s hefty price tag of €8m, it is understood Sampdoria are now prepared to accept less for the Spaniard, who has one Under-21 cap.
Obiang arrived at Sampdoria in 2008 from Atletico Madrid and has since become a key player for Samp, making 98 appearances.
Serie A giants Milan are also understood to be keen on the all-action midfielder.
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