West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini has reportedly got the club holding talks over an ambitious transfer swoop for Celta Vigo star Maxi Gomez.
The 22-year-old is a huge talent, having just had a fine season in La Liga to attract links with some big names, such as Barcelona.
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However, West Ham could now win the race for his signature as Football Fan Cast report that Pellegrini has instructed the Hammers to try to thrash out a deal for Gomez.
If they can pull it off, Gomez would be a statement of real intent by the east Londoners as they look to bring in upgrades on their current attackers for next season.
The Uruguay international would surely be a superior option to the likes of Marko Arnautovic and Javier Hernandez after inconsistent campaigns, while Andy Carroll continues to have his problems with injuries.
Gomez has a €50million release clause in his Celta Vigo contract, and it remains to be seen if West Ham will trigger that or try to negotiate that fee down.