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West Ham managerial target Marcelo Bielsa has agreed to sign a contract extension with Marseille, according to reports in France.

French publication La Provence claimed on Thursday that the 59-year-old is set to pen a new deal which will keep him in charge of the Ligue 1 club until 2017.

He is expected to sign the contract, which will see him receive a significant pay rise, within the next 48 hours.

West Ham were understood to have made Bielsa their No 1 target as they look to replace departed boss Sam Allardyce, who left the club on the final day of the Premier League season.

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Sevilla manager Unai Emery has also been touted as a potential replacement for Allardyce but, with Napoli also interested in his services, it is unclear as to whether he is keen on the role.

Former Hammers player Slaven Bilic remains the bookies' favourite to take charge at Upton Park.