West Ham were linked with a move for the Sporting midfielder William Carvalho earlier this week and it appears that the Hammers are closing in on the player now.
The Portuguese international is a priority target for Slaven Bilic and the Londoners are willing to smash their club transfer record in order to sign him.
According to latest reports, West Ham have reached a verbal agreement with Carvalho and they are now looking to agree on a fee with Sporting.
The Portuguese outfit are holding out for in excess of £30m and a West Ham delegation is in Lisbon to sort out the transfer.