Arsenal striker Lucas Perez has undergone a medical with West Ham as a last-minute move edges closer to completion, according to Goal.
The football news outlet report that the Spaniard has completed his medical examination with the Hammers as he prepares to become their ninth signing of the summer.
Perez has spent two years at the Emirates Stadium since a £17million move from Deportivo La Coruna, but the 29-year-old has managed to play just 21 games for the Gunners in that time, scoring seven times for a one-in-three record.
OPINION
It looks like a deal for Perez will be wrapped up soon for the Hammers, who have had a stellar window under new boss Manuel Pellegrini. The club have identified weaknesses and moved quickly to address them, in the process significantly strengthening their squad ahead of the new campaign. A new striker was highlighted as their final piece of business to get done this summer, and Perez looks to be the man they will bring in. While the 29-year-old has struggled to make an impact for Arsenal in the Premier League, this could end up being a seriously shrewd signing for Pellegrini. Perez’s one-in-three record is perfect for a back-up striker, which is likely to be his role to begin with at the London Stadium. A touted fee of around £5million also represents brilliant value for money, and all in all this is an exciting move for the club ahead of the 2018/19 season.
