West Ham United transfer news as Corinthians president to jet in for Wesley negotiations
West Ham are currently in pole position to secure the services of Corinthians striker Wesley Gassova, according to Globo.
The Brazilian news outlet reported on 20 May that Augusto Melo, the president of the Brazilian club will be jetting into the United Kingdom next week.
It’s understood that the club are looking for a fee over £20million in order to part ways with the 19-year-old Brazilian attacker.
West Ham must look for cheaper transfer alternatives
£20million for Wesley seems steep for the Hammers, considering the risk associated with signing a young, relatively unproven player from the Brazilian league.
While the teenager has shown promise and potential, there is no guarantee that his success in Brazil will translate to the Premier League.
West Ham should carefully evaluate their options and consider the potential return on investment before committing such a significant amount of money to the Brazilian.
There may be other, more cost-effective alternatives available in the transfer market, such as young, talented players with lower price tags and higher potential for growth.
By exploring these alternatives, the Hammers could potentially secure a more cost-effective and long-term solution for their attacking needs.
Michail Antonio cannot be relied upon because of his age and fitness issues so signing a new striker is imperative.
In other West Ham news, the wife of a Hammers player has potentially stirred up a controversy with her recent comments on social media accusing the club of bias.
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