West Ham United update emerges on quest to sign Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha
West Ham are reportedly fearing being priced out of the deal to secure the services of Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha this summer.
According to the Sun [14 July], there is genuine interest in signing the Portugal international, 28, but he may be too expensive for the Hammers.
It will take any buying club a fee of £50million to sign him this summer, according to a report by the Guardian.
Pay it up
Fulham will negotiate his price aggressively, just like the Hammers did with Rice, but they might finally have to give in if the player wants to leave.
European football will definitely be a big lure and also he’ll be part of a newly-built squad that could cater to his strengths.
Although the Portugal international may not be able to accomplish everything Rice can, he excels excels at some of what both can do.
David Moyes seems to have made the right choice in targeting the 28-year-old given his propensity for playing on the counter attack.
He’s Fulham’s biggest asset so this deal will take some time to do but if there’s an agreement on personal terms, the rest is just down to the clubs playing hardball.
Hopefully, along with Palhinha, the Hammers look to bring in Edson Alvarez as well to the London Stadium.
In other West Ham news, an injury expert has claimed that Moyes’ physical demands could see another star player seek a London Stadium exit this summer.