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Now that Mario Husillos is at the helm of West Ham United player recruitment fans could be forgiven for believing that the Hammers' hierarchy, particularly David Sullivan had taken a step back from the active end of things, however given the recent and impending transfer activity the question has to be asked "Has Kia Joorabchian become David Sullivan in absentum?".

The 'Pilgrim' bandwagon has finally got it's wheels firmly on track as new West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini along with new head of recruitment Mario Husillos begin to shape the squad of players available according to their own blue print, first up on their rebuilding programme was to 'deal' with the team's chronic defence.

West Ham are set to confirm both the £7 Million signing of Lukasz Fabianski from relegated Swansea and the signing of phenomenal central defender Issa Diop from Toulouse within the next couple of days. Diop underwent a medical at the Spires Hospital yesterday ahead of completing his €25 Million move from the French Ligue 1 club on a five year contract.