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New West Ham United Boss Manuel Pellegrini Confident of Securing Signature for Argentine Playmaker

New West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini looks set to bolster his attack for the new Premier League season after approaching Sevilla for Argentine attacker Franco Vazquez.

According to TMW, the Hammer's have made contact about Vazquez, as they look to strengthen their squad after the injury to key player Manuel Lanzini.

The fan favourite got injured during preparations for the 2018 World Cup with Argentina, and may miss a full season of action - with the Argentine midfielder seen as a straight swap for Lanzini in the Hammers' side.

The 29-year-old's contract runs until 2021, with the midfield maestro making 60 appearances in two La Liga seasons for Sevilla, scoring 11 goals, and making nine assists after joining Sevilla in 2015 in a €15m move from then-Serie A side Palermo.