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West Ham locked in race to sign Brazilian star with potential Serie A suitors - as Newcastle among three clubs offered LaLiga defender: TRANSFER WINDOW WATCH

The transfer window is open and here are today's latest developments from Daily Mail Sport's Simon Jones...

Hammers face competition for Bento

West Ham's bid to sign Brazilian goalkeeper Bento is under serious threat from Genoa.

The Hammers have offered a loan with option to buy to Bento's club Al Nassr but the 26-year-old is understood to prefer the chance to move to Italy instead.

West Ham are now in a perilous league position following last night's 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest where keeper Alphonse Areola gave away the crucial penalty after punching Morgan Gibbs-White in the head.