West Ham United are on verge of signing former Argentina
star Juan Roman Riquelme on a two-year contract.
Riquelme is currently a Boca Juniors player, however the
midfielder is looking to come to the Premier League and according
to his agent Barry McIntosh the East London side are on the top his
list.
He said: "I think the location of London, the challenge at West
Ham and working beside the likes of Scott Parker and Thomas
Hitzlsperger have been very important factors in him considering
the move.
"Right now, we think the best option, the most likely, and the
one he's most interested in is West Ham," he added.
Riquelme would be with the Argentina World Cup squad but decided
that he would not play for the national side after falling out with
head coach Diego Maradona.
The 31-year-old is also being looked at by other Premier League
sides but it looks as through he could move to Upton Park ready for
next season.
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