WEST HAM have tied highly-rated midfielder Pedro Obiang to a whopping new five year contract.

The deal was signed last night and the club are hoping to make an official announcement later today.

7 Pedro Obiang has committed his long-term future to West Ham Credit: Getty Images

7 The Spaniard has agreed a new five-year contract with the Hammers Credit: Reuters

Hammers boss Slaven Bilic has moved swiftly to fend off interest from Everton to secure the future of one of the club’s best players until 2022.

Obiang, 25, missed the end of last season after undergoing ankle surgery.

However, he is expected to be fit for the start of the new Premier League campaign which kicks off at Manchester United.

He is seen as a key figure for the future of West Ham.

And he follows popular winger Michail Antonio in signing a lengthy new contract since the end of the season in May.

Bilic is yet to bring in any new players from outside.

7 He follows Michail Antonio is committing his future to the club this summer Credit: PA:Press Association

7 Slaven Bilic will now turn his attention to trying to secure a striker Credit: PA:Press Association

But the Croat has made getting a striker his top priority.

A move for Arsenal’s Olivier Giroud is in the balance with Everton also keen but the Frenchman has indicated he would be happy to stay in London if he leaves The Gunners.

Reports on Thursday also claimed the Hammers are leading the race to sign Burnley’s Andre Gray.

7 Arsenal and French forward Olivier Giroud is one man linked with the Hammers Credit: Rex Features

7 Burnley's Andre Gray is another reported target for West Ham Credit: Reuters

7 Mexican Javier Hernandez is another hitman among Slaven Bilic's targets Credit: Getty Images

The 26-year-old only has a year left on his deal at Turf Moor and has rejected a new contract.

Ronald Koeman’s Toffees are also monitoring that situation along with Newcastle.

West Ham have also been linked with a deal for former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez.

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