Ricardo Vaz Te, Barnsley

West Ham transfer news: Ricardo Vaz Te joins the Hammers

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West Ham have completed the signing of Ricardo Vaz Te from Barnsley.

The striker has joined for a fee reportedly to be around 500,000 and was delighted to link up with the Hammers.

"I've worked with Allardyce before and this is an opportunity to achieve great thing," he told Sky Sports News.

"He (Allardyce) didnt need to say much. West Ham are top of the league. He knows everything about me I am still improving."

The forward has notched 12 goals for the Tykes this season.