Filed: Thursday, 9th July 2015

By: Staff Writer



Angelo Ogbonna is currently undergoing a medical ahead of a planned move to West Ham. The 27-year-old Italian defender, who has made ten appearances for the Azzurri checked into London earlier ahead of this afternoon's medical and an estimated 12million (£8.5million) move from current club, Serie A side Juventus.



KUMB revealed on Tuesday how Ogbonna - the son of Nigerian parents who emigrated to Italy - had snubbed an offer from Everton in preference of a move to London with West Ham.



Should the medical pass without a hitch, expect an announcement from West Ham United confirming his signing sometime within the next 24 hours.





Five Things You Didn't Know About Angelo Ogbonna



* He became an Italian citizen shortly after his 18th birthday



* He made his Serie A debut for Torino at the age of 18, one of four appearances in his debut season



* In 2008, he nearly died after driving his car off a bridge into a river in the early hours of the morning



* He made his full international debut in Italy's 2-0 win over Poland in November 2011



* In 2013 he angered Torino fans by becoming their first captain to join rivals Juve







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