West Ham United transfer news as Corinthians make Yuri Alberto decision
Corinthians have made the decision to not sell West Ham target Yuri Alberto this summer after losing Roger Guedes and Murillo, according to ESPN.
The media outlet in Brazil reported that the Hammers negotiated the possibility of signing the striker, 22, but it has not worked in their favour.
An official proposal was made for the Brazilian striker which was turned down and it remains to be seen if another one is on the cards.
Move on
The Hammers may have wanted Alberto and he could perhaps have been the answer to their striker woes but it does not seem like he will be leaving.
Corinthians are likely to play hard ball and maybe even hike his transfer valuation to get West Ham to secure his services.
While there is money to be spent at the London Stadium they cannot afford to gamble it on a player not proven outside the South Americas.
He just had one season in Europe when he underwhelmed for Zenit and was sent back to Brazil so he might not even be ready.
The Russian league is easier than the Premier League and it’s important that calibre of signing is made by the Hammers.
It remains to be seen who they turn to after failing in their pursuit to sign Alberto this summer.
In other West Ham news, the club have now opened advanced talks with a Premier League player who appears to be open to leaving his side this summer.