West Ham and England keeper Robert Green is set to swap the Championship for the Champions League with a move to super-rich Malaga.
The former England No 1 is expected to end his Hammers career by trying to help them return to the Premier League in the play-off final at Wembley on May 19.
Malaga, who occupy Spain's fourth Champions League qualifying place going into the final weekend of the La Liga season, have used Qatari cash to bankroll the signing of stars including Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Green is available on a free transfer, allowing him to negotiate a juicy salary to go with the chance to play in Europe's elite competition - if they can clinch fourth place by beating Sporting Gijon on Sunday.
The 32-year-old has been stalling on a new deal with West Ham, where he is one of the top earners.
Spurs are also watching developments, but insiders reveal the Malaga move is more appealing.
Hammers have been unable to agree terms with Green, who
Malaga will offer Green something close to his current terms, while the new challenge may boost his England hopes.
Source : Mirror.co.uk
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