Balbuena bound for West Ham, say Corinthians

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Manuel Pellegrini's overhaul of West Ham appears set to continue with the expected addition of Fabian Balbuena.

West Ham have agreed a fee to sign Paraguay international Fabian Balbuena, according to the defender's current club Corinthians.

The Brazilian champions confirmed Balbuena would travel to London to complete the deal after his release clause was met.

But he now appears set to become new manager Manuel Pellegrini's fourth signing for the Hammers following the arrivals Issa Diop, Lukasz Fabianski and Ryan Fredericks.

"The board thanks [Balbuena for] the services provided and wishes him luck in his new journey," a Corinthians statement read.