Thursday, 19th June, 2014
West Ham have jumped into the race for Parma midfielder Marco Parolo.
The 29-year-old midfielder, who is currently in Brazil as part of Italy's World Cup squad, has already been linked with Lazio.
However, with the Rome-based club having hesitated to pay the €8m-€10m demanded by Roma for Parolo, West Ham are ready to steal in and seal a deal.
According to Italian broadcaster Sport Mediaset, the Hammers are prepared to meet Parma's asking price.
A deal is not likely to be quickly sealed however, with Parolo in Brazil and Parma hoping a series of good performances for the former Como youngster will allow them to up his price and also see an increase in suitors.
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West Ham have completed two signings so far this summer, snapping up Mauro Zarate and Cheikhou Kouyate.
Hammers boss Sam Allardyce has been instructed to guide West Ham to a top-ten finish in the Premier League next season, along with producing a more attractive style of football.
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