According to Record, West Ham are very close to sealing a deal for the Malian forward who dreams of playing in the Premier League.
The France-born striker has enjoyed a brilliant season in Portugal, scoring 21 goals and assisting another 11.
Marega has played 15 matches in the Champions League, scoring six goals this campaign, and West Ham have reportedly moved quickly to secure what they beleive will be an important signing.
The 28-year-old is expected to fill a squad gap left by Andy Caroll, who looks likely to leave on a free transfer.
West Ham will be paying an estimated £30m – Marega's release clause, following his contarct renewal last Septemeber.
READ MORE...
6 high-profile, out-of-favour stars who could interest Premier League clubs – and who they'd suit
11 forgotten internationals who shone after returning from the abyss
‘Scoring five goals in nine minutes is an epic thing. Someone cleared another chance off the line and I was a bit angry afterwards – I could have had six!’: Robert Lewandowski bemoans failing to hit double hat-trick while at Bayern Munich
‘Ruben is no miracle-maker. This year will be complicated and fans need to be patient, but he’s a perfectionist. He’s amazing at understanding players’ minds’: Manchester United manager will need time to implement ideas, says Amorim's former player
