Argentine midfielder Manuel Lanzini is set to join West Ham on a permanent basis this January.

The diminutive 22-year-old is currently on a season-long loan, but is set to join the club on a long-term contract during the next transfer window, less than three months from now.KUMB understands that West Ham will pay Al Jazira circa ?7million to land the youngster, who had proved to be a huge hit since moving to east London, on a permanent basis.Lanzini joined West Ham in the last week of July and despite being considered just a squad player initially, has forced his way into Slaven Bilic's first team plans with a series of first-class displays.He had scored twice - against Liverpool and Crystal Palace - and provided one assist in his opening seven Premier League appearances.