Alan Curbishley is tipping new signing Valon Behrami to take the Premier League by storm.

The versatile right-back is the Hammers' manager's only major summer acquisition after signing the Swiss international from Lazio last month.

And Curbishley is confident the 23-year-old has all the necessary qualities to excel in the intense arena of England's Premier League.

"He's got all the attributes for the English game," insisted Curbishley. "He'll enjoy the intensity of the Premier League.

"He's been thrown in straight away and shown his versatility.

"A lot of foreign players struggle to deal with the pace of the game but Behrami has got what it takes to succeed."

Behrami can also play on either flank and through central midfield and there is little doubt that Curbishley will take advantage of that adaptability as he continues his search for reinforcements before the transfer window slams shut on September 1.

"We are looking to add to the squad but getting someone to say yes is tough," he added.

[Guardian-Series]

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