West Ham move for Brazilian back on as target set to perform transfer U-Turn
West Ham’s move for Luis Guilherme is back on, talkSPORT understands.
It was reported earlier on Monday that the Hammers’ pursuit of midfielder Guilherme was ending despite technical director travelling to Brazil in an attempt to sign the 18-year-old and defender Fabricio Bruno.
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The Hammers look set to miss out on Bruno (left) but Guilherme may be on the way to the East EndHowever, it appears that the trip to South America hasn’t been in vain with Guilherme, who plies his trade with Brazilian club Palmeiras, set to perform a U-Turn and complete the move to east London.
talkSPORT understands a deal of ā¬25million and ā¬5m in add-ons is close to being agreed.
The 18-year-old only made his senior debut in March 2023, but has become a key player for the league champions where he is part of a formidable attack consisting of Real Madrid-bound Endrick.
Their move for Bruno is looking unlikely though despite West Ham being in advanced talks with Brazilian outfit Flamengo in their bid to sign defender Bruno for Ā£12.5million.
READ MORE TRANSFER NEWSBruno has emerged as one of the top centre-backs in Brazil having won the Copa Libertadores in 2022, resulting in the 28-year-old making his international debut against England at Wembley earlier this year.
It was understood that owner David Sullivan was poised to pull the plug on the two transfers amid a belief the club wasn’t willing to pay the wages that the duo are demanding.
Despite disappointment over Bruno, all signs still point towards a busy summer at West Ham.
New manager Julen Lopetegui is keen to bolster his squad, with as many as four signings to potentially arrive at the club.
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Palmeiras forward Guilherme could be joining West Ham after allCredit: Getty
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The Hammers also look set to pull the plug on a deal to sign Brazil international BrunoCredit: GettyIt is understood that the Spaniard wants to bring in two defenders, with a wide forward believed to also be a priority.
Meanwhile, there could be a handful of notable departures, with Danny Ings linked with a return to Southampton.
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