West Ham could be about to announce their second major summer signing in the shape of central defender Kurt Zouma from Chelsea.
The Irons are in need of additional defensive options following the departure of Fabian Balbuena and Frederik Alves this summer.
Extensively linked with Zouma for a number of weeks, there had been mixed reports suggesting the deal could be off altogether.
However, reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano was confident in the success of the transfer on Thursday afternoon and delivered his own famous tagline on Twitter.
Twitter: Kurt Zouma to West Ham, done deal and here-we-go! Paperworks now completed between Chelsea and West Ham, deal at si… https://t.co/eR7VCWMZRJ (@FabrizioRomano)
Capped eight times by France at senior level, the ex-Everton loanee was reportedly reticent to make the move across London – an issue that seems to have been put to bed.
Last season the Frenchman scored five times in 24 Premier League outings from the back, also contributing towards a UEFA Champions League trophy lift.
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Signing the centre-back would be a huge coup for a squad already top of the table and looking as dangerous as last term.
Valued at £28.8million and under contract until 2023 at Stamford Bridge (Transfermarkt), paying £25.7million for the ace represents smart value.
Unlikely to feature this weekend when David Moyes names his side to face Crystal Palace, Zouma could make a debut when the Hammers head to Southampton.
