West Ham in discussions with club director over the signing of South American star

West Ham United are set to hold talks with Roma Sporting Director Walter Sabatini over the signing of Juan Iturbe, according to the Express.

Following a fine start, West Ham United have endured two consecutive home defeats in the Premier League and as a result, manager Slaven Bilic is looking to use the final few weeks of the transfer window in order to reinforce his side.

Bringing in a new attacker will be a priority for Bilic and it has now been revealed that the Hammers are in discussions to sign Argentinean star Juan Iturbe.

According to reports from the Express, Roma Sporting Director Walter Sabatini is currently in London to facilitate the sale of Iturbe and West Ham United are one of the clubs whom the Italian side’s chief is in discussions with.

Iturbe joined Roma for big money only last season but he failed to impress and the Italian side are looking to cut their losses on the Argentine this summer.

The Premier League has been seen as a potential destination for Iturbe and West Ham are hopeful of sealing the deal for the 22-year old.