West Ham are understood to be in talks with Polish youngster Salomon Bartosz over a permanent transfer.
17-year-old Bartosz, who currently plys his trade with Italian Serie B outfit Brescia Calcio met Hammers chiefs over Christmas in order to discuss a move to England.The 6'3" midfielder made his first team club debut againt Modena at the end of the 2007/08 season, and has made one appearance - against Grosseto - for the Rondinelle thus far this season.
He began his career with local junior side Concord Murowana Goslina before joining pro outfit Lech Poznan at the start of the 2005/06 season.
Bartosz - then only 15 - made his first team debut for Poznan during the 2006/07 season but was snapped up by Brescia less than a year later, where he was spotted by United's Gianluca Nani. He has also represented his country at junior levels.
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