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West Ham line up deadline-day deal for Colombia international Santiago Arias
WEST HAM are looking to sign PSV Eindhoven defender Santiago Arias, according to reports.
Santiago Arias is reportedly a target for West Ham
Santiago Arias is a right-back who has reportedly caught the attention of West Ham boss Slaven Bilic.
The 25-year-old's potential move to the London Stadium has gone under the radar, according to website Football London.
The report says the Hammers are expected to pay around £7million for the Colombia international.
Santiago Arias has made 21 appearances for PSV Eindhoven this season
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The Hammers are in need of a right-back to provide cover for Sam Byram and offer competition in that position.
Michail Antonio has been forced to play there this season but has been far more effective going forward for West Ham this season.
Arias is predominantly a right-back but can also play on the right side of midfield.
He has made 21 appearances for PSV this season in all competitions, scoring one goal and providing four assists.
Arias is a Colombia international with 31 caps for his country and he played at the 2015 Copa America.
He is under contract with PSV until June 2019.
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