West Ham are close to landing £33 million rated Lazio forward Felipe Anderson, according to reports.

Talks between the players representatives and the club took place earlier today, and according to Italian outlet CalcioMercato, Anderson is now close to joining the Hammers.

Talks were understood to be positive,and the Brazilian is keen on the idea of playing under Manuel Pellegrini, who was named as the club’s new manager last month.

Anderson will cost an initial £26m with the deal rising to £33m depending on bonuses.

The 25-year-old joined Lazio from Brazilian side Santos in 2013, and has since established himself as one of Serie A’s most talented wingers.

Anderson has managed 33 goals across the last four seasons for Le Aquile, including eight last term as Lazio finished fifth in the Italian top flight, narrowly missing out on Champions League football to Inter Milan.

Chelsea are also understood to be interested in Anderson, however the forward is understood to prefer a move to the London Stadium, and will snub any approach from Antonio Conte’s side.