Club close to signing

West Ham United can confirm the club hope to announce a major signing in the next 12 hours.

The player, a proven international with over 60 caps, would become Avram Grant's first new recruit since his appointment as manager last Thursday.

The club is in advanced negotiations but will not make any further announcement until the proposed deal is completed.

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