Things could be about to get very exciting for West Ham United and their supporters, after it was revealed that the club are in advanced talks for a brilliant €30m-rated Brazilian winger.
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The East Londoners were known to already be in discussions with Flamengo centre-back, Fabrizio Bruno, and it seems that Brazil has become a fertile hunting ground for them.
West Ham want Luis Guilherme
That would suggest a change up in the way that the Hammers are going to play under new head coach, Julen Lopetegui, and it bodes well for fans that were arguably bored to tears by David Moyes’ safety first approach.
Notwithstanding the fact that Moyes brought the club it’s first major trophy in more than four decades, the way that the Scot set up his sides was evidently underwhelming.
Lopetegui comes highly recommended and with a CV that includes stints at Real Madrid, Sevilla and with the Spanish national team.
He will still have to prove himself all over again of course, but if the club can land some of their targets, the Spaniard can start things off in the best way possible.
??? Understand West Ham are in talks for Brazilian talent Luis Guilherme, as negotiations advance for 2006 born winger.
Package being discussed around 30m fee + sell on clause, waiting for next steps. ??#WHUFC to decide soon on Fabrício Bruno after personal terms new issues. pic.twitter.com/R3klNNYY4x
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 30, 2024
According to CaughtOffside columnist, Fabrizio Romano, writing on X (formerly Twitter), West Ham are now in advanced talks with Palmeiras’ Luis Guilherme.
?? Palmeiras are set to play tonight with three future stars in the lineup.
?? Luis Guilherme (2006), West Ham are in talks over €30m deal with mission in Brazil.
? Estevão Willian (2007), deal verbally agreed with Chelsea.
?? Endrick (2006), joining Real Madrid in July. pic.twitter.com/jnrMn3fGNp
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 30, 2024
The 18-year-old has only made four Brazilian top-flight appearances, scoring one goal, per transfermarkt, but just like his club colleagues, Estevao Willian, who has verbally agreed a deal with Chelsea, and Endrick, who moves to Real Madrid in July, big things are expected of Luis Guilherme.
If West Ham can land the player as well as any other targets under consideration, the East London outfit could really be going places.
There have been false dawns at the London Stadium before of course, though this is a real opportunity for the club to move significantly forward in their ambitions to become a Champions League regular.