West Ham set to complete first summer signing by end of the week

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The Guardian claims talks between the two clubs have gone well and the deal is set to be confirmed very soon, although the attacking midfielder still needs to agree personal terms.

Negotiations have been helped by the fact that Hammers director of football Mario Husillos knows the Spain international from his time at Malaga.

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