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The former Real Madrid manager is set to officially take charge of the Hammers this week.

He has flown in for talks with co-chairman David Sullivan, having left his post at Hebei China Fortune.

Pellegrini, 64, is poised to pen a three-year contract with West Ham, who parted ways with David Moyes last week.

The Scot steered the club to safety after coming in on a short-term deal last November.

But fan unrest with Moyes’ style has seen West Ham go in a different way.

Having seemingly failed to get Rafa Benitez again from Newcastle, Pellegrini is their next best choice.

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And his arrival could have real advantages, especially in the transfer market.

According to The Telegraph, midfielder Toure is increasingly likely to sign for West Ham.

The 35-year-old would have the chance to reunite with his former boss at Manchester City.

Toure enjoyed some of his best football under Pellegrini, especially during the 2013/14 Premier League title winning campaign.

While Pep Guardiola has allowed him to leave the Etihad, Toure can still offer experience and quality in the middle for West Ham, where they lacked depth all season.

The Telegraph add the former Barcelona star held talks with West Ham previously but his wage demands scuppered a move.

However, now he is out of contract, a deal is said to be a more manageable prospect for the Hammers.

Toure has a good relationship with Pellegrini, and the pair could reunite with Pablo Zabaleta too following his solid first year at the London Stadium.

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West Ham fans will also hope Pellegrini replacing Moyes will help to keep striker Javier Hernandez at the club.

He and ex-Manchester United manager Moyes have never seen eye to eye, but Pellegrini's preference to play attacking football and two up front would benefit Chicharito, 29.

Hernandez will be at the World Cup with Mexico and has been linked with a switch to the MLS, although the goalscorer may be convinced to stay at West Ham beyond the summer now.