00:01Leeds United striker Joel Pirro is set to undergo a medical with West Ham United ahead of a proposed loan
00:09move, with the deal now advancing at pace.
00:12According to reports from The Athletic, Pirro has been given permission by Leeds United to complete his medical after West
00:20Ham stepped up their interest in the Dutch forward.
00:23The move is expected to be an initial loan with an obligation to buy if the Hammers secure promotion back
00:31to the Premier League.
00:32West Ham had initially identified AZ Alchemist striker Troy Parrott as their preferred option, but turned to Pirro as an
00:40alternative.
00:42It's also been reported that Leeds were previously open to either a permanent sale or a loan containing a future
00:49obligation to buy.
00:50Pirro has a proven record in the championship, scoring 73 goals in 179 appearances at second tier level.
01:00However, his opportunities were limited following Leeds' return to the Premier League, with the 27-year-old now set to
01:07leave Ellyn Road.
01:08For Leeds, the deal could provide a route to recoup a significant fee while allowing Pirro to pursue regular football
01:17at West Ham United.
01:20West Ham striker Nicholas Fulker could be on his way back to Germany for Wader Bremen.
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