Source: Daily_Mail
West Ham close in on Loic Remy after clinching £4m Pablo Barrera deal
West Ham have agreed the signing of Mexico winger Pablo Barrera and tabled a new bid for Nice forward Loic Remy.[LNB]Mexican side Pumas have confirmed that Barrera, 23, will sign a two-year contract at Upton Park - with the option of a third - subject to him gaining a work permit. [LNB] Super sub: Barrera (right) impressed at the World Cup with Mexico[LNB]The pacy winger, who can play on either flank, will undergo an intense English course and said: 'I am very happy to go there. I was told on Friday afternoon that my transfer to West Ham has been arranged. [LNB]In demand: Nice forward Remy has many admirers[LNB]'I'm starting to get very anxious about travelling to England so I can join my new team, know my team-mates, the stadium, the city - everything.'[LNB]The Hammers intend to follow up signing - believed to be worth about £4million - with the capture of France international Remy.[LNB]Liverpool have also been linked with a player who interests Arsenal and Lyon, but the Hammers are the only firm bidders for a player dubbed the new Thierry Henry.[LNB]West Ham's latest bid is close to £11.5m, but the Barclays Premier League side want to pay less than £3.5m up front, with the rest spread over the next four years. Nice want £7.5m now with the rest in 12 months.[LNB] Klose call but West Ham miss free deal to sign German World Cup starI'm in charge! New West Ham boss Grant lays down the law to ownersWEST HAM UNITED FC
