Angelo Ogbonna is currently undergoing a medical ahead of a planned move to West Ham.

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The 27-year-old Italian defender, who has made ten appearances for the Azzurri checked into London earlier ahead of this afternoon's medical and an estimated EUR12million (?8.5million) move from current club, Serie A side Juventus.KUMB revealed on Tuesday how Ogbonna - the son of Nigerian parents who emigrated to Italy - had snubbed an offer from Everton in preference of a move to London with West Ham.Should the medical pass without a hitch, expect an announcement from West Ham United confirming his signing sometime within the next 24 hours.* He became an Italian citizen shortly after his 18th birthday* He made his Serie A debut for Torino at the age of 18, one of four appearances in his debut season* In 2008, he nearly died after driving his car off a bridge into a river in the early hours of the morning* He made his full international debut in Italy's 2-0 win over Poland in November 2011* In 2013 he angered Torino fans by becoming their first captain to join rivals Juve