WEST HAM are in talks with Chilean striker Sebastian Pinto.
The Hammers are bringing the Santos player, nicknamed 'The Tank', in for a trial with a view to securing a permanant deal.
Alan Curbishley has beaten off competition for 22-year-old Pinto, who has fallen out with Santos' manager and is avaialble on a season-long loan.
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