West Ham are close to agreeing a deal with Manuel Pellegrini to become their new manager, according to Sky sources.
The former Manchester City boss is on his way to London and will hold talks with co-owner David Sullivan on Monday.
However, West Ham are also seeking to speak with Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez this weekend.
The Hammers are looking for a replacement for David Moyes, who left the club earlier in the week after completing a six-month contract.
The 64-year-old Pellegrini has emerged as the leading candidate for the vacancy and the Chilean is very familiar with the Premier League, having guided Manchester City to the title in 2013/14.
The experienced Pellegrini began his managerial career in South America and has won national leagues in four different countries.
Prior to joining City, he had spells with Villarreal, Real Madrid and Malaga in Spain.
He has recently been working in the Chinese Super League as manager of Hebei China Fortune.
Benitez also appears to remain a candidate for the West Ham job but is currently in charge at Newcastle and remains a very popular figure at St James' Park after guiding the Magpies to a 10th-place Premier League finish.
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