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West Ham are closing in on £5million Sweden left-back Ludwig Augustinsson.

Hammers boss Slaven Bilic was ready to move for the FC Copenhagen defender before Aaron Cresswell ’s injury.

The plan was to take him to the London Stadium as back-up to one of the most consistent left-backs in the top flight.

But Cresswell has been sidelined for around four months after suffering knee ligament damage and West Ham have stepped up their efforts to get the deal for Augustinsson done.

(Image: Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Boyers)

The 22-year-old started his career at IFK Gothenburg, featuring 29 times before his switch to FC Copenhagen 18 months ago.

Augustinsson has been a regular for the Danish giants, with his exploits catching the eye of the Hammers.