West Ham United transfer round-up: Jota update shared, player medical scheduled
West Ham United continue to be linked with numerous players without managing to yet get a transfer over the line.
Fear not, though, as the summer window does not officially open until next week.
In the meantime, West Ham Zone has rounded up all the latest transfer news ahead of what should be a busy summer at London Stadium.
Medical scheduled as Fabrizio Romano shares Luis Guilherme update
Romano took to X to announce that a medical has been scheduled for Palmeiras forward Luis Guilherme.
It is understood that the youngster will jet into England to complete the next steps of the deal which will be worth a total of £25.4million.
Transfer expert Romano wrote that United have “verbally agree deal to sign Brazilian talent Luis Guilherme Agreement done with Palmeiras pending medicals to take place in England next week”.
Al-Ittihad stance on summer ‘escape’ for Jota emerges
The Irons could offer Jota an “escape” from the Saudi Pro League during the summer transfer window, according to TEAMtalk.
The outlet reported on its website that Al-Ittihad are open to letting the Portuguese winger leave this summer for the right price as he has struggled to make an impact in the Middle East.
Premier League clubs are understood to remain interested in signing the former Celtic star after both the Hammers under David Moyes and London rivals Tottenham considered a move last summer.
Carlos Miguel makes decision with West Ham and Nottingham Forest keen
West Ham and Nottingham Forest target Carlos Miguel has announced internally at Corinthians that he will be leaving for England, according to Bruno Andrade.
The CNN Portugal journalist reported on 7 June that the 25-year-old has a verbal agreement with Forest but the Hammers have made a last-gasp attempt to sign the goalkeeper.
Via Twitter, Andrade wrote: “Carlos Miguel announced internally earlier today that he will leave Corinthians to play in England in the second half of the year. It’s resolved.
“The goalkeeper already has a verbal agreement with Nottingham Forest, but in the last few hours he has seen West Ham enter the dispute strongly. Both made it clear that they agreed to pay the fine of 4 million euros (R$23 million).”
West Ham make contact over Girona midfielder Aleix Garcia
West Ham United have made contact over a potential move to London Stadium for Girona midfielder Aleix Garcia, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The journalist posted on X [7 June] with the latest on the 26-year-old, who has just faced the chop from the final Spain squad for Euro 2024 with German champions Bayer Leverkusen also in the frame.
Romano shared: “Aleix Garcia, out of Spain squad for the Euros… now set to decide his future with Bayer Leverkusen and West Ham pushing.
“Bayer Leverkusen, leading the race since April offering [Champions League] football. West Ham made contact to present their project with Lopetegui involved.”
In other West Ham news, Dharmesh Sheth has issued an update on a Hammers player who’s now being pursued by a rival Premier League club.
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