West Ham are on the cusp of signing their first player under Julen Lopetegui after agreeing a deal worth £10million plus add-ons for Brazilian defender Fabricio Bruno, according to reports. 

Bruno, who earned his first senior international cap against England in March, plays for Brazilian outfit Flamengo, having joined the club just over £2m in 2022.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the centre-half, 28, is set to become the first Hammers signing under Lopetegui, who joined the east London club at the end of the season, replacing former manager David Moyes.

West Ham enjoyed a wealth of success under Moyes, frequently qualifying for Europe and winning the Europa Conference League in 2023.

However, after a season of inconsistency — which saw the Irons finish ninth in the Premier League and 14 points shy of European qualification — the club decided on a change of stewardship ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.

West Ham 'have agreed a deal worth £10m plus add-ons for Brazilian defender Fabricio Bruno'

West Ham 'have agreed a deal worth £10m plus add-ons for Brazilian defender Fabricio Bruno'
The international centre-half is set to become the first signing under new boss Julen Lopetegui

The international centre-half is set to become the first signing under new boss Julen Lopetegui
Bruno made his senior debut for Brazil against England in March, defending well in the 1-0 win

Bruno made his senior debut for Brazil against England in March, defending well in the 1-0 win