Agent says he hopes to close deal today after West Ham bid is accepted

Vincenzo Morabito the intermediary involved in talks between Juventus and West Ham United with regards to Simone Zaza has revealed he wants the deal closing today. Earlier today we covered claims Juventus have accepted West Ham’s offer for the Italy international.

TMW have reported on comments Moabite made to the Italian media when he was questioned about the Zaza leaving Juventus. Morabito said a deal needs to be completed today because he believes clubs will be distracted at the weekend because of games. Morabto said they must make the most of today, and hopefully compete the transfer.

“I hope so, yes, we must try to close today, make the most of the day because Saturday and Sunday there is the championship, they we all be a bit distracted, the coaches,” said Morabito.

Gazzetta dello Sport say Juventus have accepted an offer of €25m plus €3m in bonuses from West Ham for Zaza. The 25-year-old has also accepted a five-year contract offer from West Ham worth €3.5m/season, and is now set of for a medical.