West Ham United agree personal terms for Luis Guilherme transfer – Fabrizio Romano
West Ham United have agreed personal terms with Palmeiras forward Luis Guilherme as they close in on a transfer, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Writing on his personal Instagram account (31 May), the reliable transfer journalist reports that the club have submitted a bid worth £25million plus 20% of any future sale.
But after a deal for Fabricio Bruno collapsed over personal terms [Vene Casagrande, 30 May], he has also confirmed that the 18-year-old winger has agreed terms with the Hammers with a deal expected to be completed “soon”.
“West Ham are closing in on deal to sign 2006 born Brazilian talent winger Luis Guilherme from Palmeiras, almost there,” he wrote.
“Official bid has been submitted for €30m (£25m) fixed fee and also including 20% future sell-on clause for Palmeiras.
“Negotiations at the final stages as personal terms are also agreed with Luis, here we go now expected soon.”
West Ham United refuse to waste trip to Brazil
It’s clear that the Hammers have been extensively scouting Brazil for their young talents, with Real Madrid and Chelsea snapping up the top talent in Endrick and Estevao recently.
But Tim Steidten flew out to Brazil to ensure West Ham got part of the cake too, with moves for Wesley Gassova and Guilherme clearly at the top of the wishlist.
While a move for Wesley is yet to come to fruition, the German transfer guru has managed to seal a deal for an arguably bigger talent to ensure that east London has star power next season.
Julen Lopetegui loves a flair winger with pace, and with Said Benrahma and Pablo Fornals having already left the club in January and Maxwel Cornet likely to leave the club this summer too reinforcements are necessary.
Lucas Paqueta is a player who will be able to help Guilherme settle since it now seems certain that he’ll be sticking around, and this is a brilliant bit of business from the club to show their intent.
In other West Ham news, Southampton want to sign a third Hammers ace.
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