Livorno claims Hammers are in talks for striker

Livorno president Aldo Spinelli claims Premier League side West Ham are in talks to sign striker Alessandro Diamanti.

The 26-year-old has admitted to Livorno that he would be keen on a move to the Premier League.

“Diamanti would like to play in the Premier League and we are in negotiations with West Ham, but the offer is not satisfactory,” Spinelli told Sky Italia .

“We also received a proposal from Parma for co-ownership worth £3m, but we value him at around £8m.

“It is not out of the question that Diamanti could remain with us, though.”

[Source: Sky Italia]