Brazil defender Fabricio Bruno sat out Flamengo’s Copa Libertadores victory overnight as he closes in on a £15million move to West Ham.
Bruno is on course to become the first signing of Julen Lopetegui’s regime and his arrival would mark the start of what is expected to be a significant defensive overhaul this summer. Talks have progressed well over a deal worth an initial £12.5m, with the potential for a further £2.5m in add-ons.