West Ham are looking to appoint Malaga sporting director Mario Husillos alongside touted new boss Manuel Pellegrini, according to the Daily Mail.
The newspaper claim that the Hammers are hopeful of announcing Pellegrini as their new manager next week, with talks between the two parties at an advanced stage.
The Mail report that the club are also looking to reunite the Chilean with Husillos, 59, whose position at Malaga is not clear after their relegation from La Liga.
OPINION
This would be an interesting move from West Ham, with Husillos not a well-known figure at all on these shores. Pellegrini and the Argentine did have a highly successful spell together at Malaga though, and the club are likely looking to replicate that at the London Stadium next season. Pellegrini led Malaga to the knockout stages of the Champions League before he left for Manchester City in 2013, and Hammers fans can only dream of achieving such success. Pellegrini had actually looked like a plan B for Hammers bosses, with Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez seemingly their first choice, but in truth this should be a great appointment for the club. The Chilean will bring the stability that is needed for the club to push on from a disappointing season, and also the know-how to climb the table next season. If the club also bring in Husillos, then expect a very busy summer in the transfer market, with the Irons sure to bring in some real talents.
