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West Ham have been told by Sporting Lisbon that they want a staggering £36million for William Carvalho.

The Irons have representatives in Portugal trying to thrash out a deal for the highly-rated holding midfielder who would become their sixth signing of a productive summer.

West Ham have already landed England keeper Joe Hart, Stoke forward Marko Arnautovic for a club-record £24million, ex-Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez for £17million and Pablo Zabaleta from Manchester City on a free transfer.

This week the club also confirmed the arrival of 18-year-old attacking midfielder Sead Haksabanovic for £2.7million.

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The Hammers’ £27.1million bid for Carvalho went in to Sporting earlier this week. The Irons were told that they would have to pay closer to the £36.1million asking price if they want to take him.

The valuation has not scared West Ham off with the club determined to add quality to their midfield before the window closes.

Key midfielder Cheikou Kouyate is out injured and will miss at least the first month of the season. When fit, West Ham believe he would form a powerful combination with Carvalho in the middle of the park.

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Carvalho has 37 caps for Portugal and was a member of the squad that lifted the Euro2016 title last summer.

West Ham are now willing to listen to offers for Robert Snodgrass with Aston Villa interested.

Winger Sofiane Feghouli is also likely to go to Galatasaray.