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Transfer news: West Ham agree to sign Morgan Amalfitano from Marseille

Morgan Amalfitano: Marseille midfielder is eager to join West Ham
Image: Morgan Amalfitano: Marseille midfielder is poised to join West Ham

West Ham have agreed a deal to sign Morgan Amalfitano from Marseille on a free transfer, according to Sky sources.

The 29-year-old midfielder moved on loan from the Ligue 1 club to West Brom last September, and scored four goals in 30 outings.

Amalfitano started his career in France with Sedan before moving to Lorient for three season in 2008.

West Ham, have been linked with a number of players in the past week as manager Sam Allardyce looks to strengthen his squad further before the start of the season.

The Hammers have already signed Enner Valencia, Cheikhou Kouyate, Mauro Zarate, Aaron Cresswell and Diego Poyet on permanent deals, while Carl Jenkinson has joined on loan from Arsenal.

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