West Ham make approach to snap-up Sevilla star Franco Vazquez
Hammers boss Manuel Pellegrini is looking to add creativity after losing Manuel Lanzini to long-term knee injury
WEST HAM are monitoring Sevilla star Franco Vazquez, according to reports.
The Hammers could make their move for the Italian international if they fail to bag top target Felipe Anderson from Lazio.
Irons boss Manuel Pellegrini is desperate to add more creativity in midfield with Manuel Lanzini sidelined with a long-term knee injury.
Spanish outlet claims contact has been made between the clubs about the 29-year-old’s availability.
The Argentina-born schemer joined Sevilla two years ago for around £13million from Palermo after a season on loan in Spain at Rayo Vallecano.
Vazquez made 44 appearances for the La Liga side last season, operating mainly as an attacking midfielder.
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He scored five goals with seven assists and started both legs of the Champions League win over Manchester United.
Pellegrini is close to landing Borussia Dortmund attacker Andriy Yarmolenko and Corinthians Paraguay international defender Fabian Balbeuna.
But their £25m bid for highly-rated Newcastle skipper Jamaal Lascelles has been rejected.
Toon boss Rafa Benitez is desperate to hold on to the 24-year-old who was outstanding for the Toon in their return to the top flight.