Brazilian striker Gabigol is reported as remaining on the West Ham target list this January
Manuel Pellegrini and Mario Husillos had scouted the Inter Milan striker on loan at Flamengo and according to http://sportwitness.co.uk/west-ham-strong-player-can-offer-e20m-plus-bonuses-moyes-gives-approval-transfer/ a move could still be on.
Flamengo want to keep the player and, although there is no confirmation from West Ham one way or the other, it would be a surprise if Moyes prefers to do his shopping in the Championship.
FCInterNews reported that the reason behind Barbosa’s hesitation towards joining the South American side, is due to the link with the Hammers and his desire for Premier League football..
The report says playing for a PL side is a ‘tease’ for Gabigol in an ‘important way’.
The Hammers are reported as being ready to offer €20m plus bonuses but at this stage we shall need to wait and see with the window now set to become active.
ClaretandHugh: We don’t believe this deal will go ahead now although Moyes – like any other manager is always ready to prove us media types wrong. As he made clear when arriving the big money signings are the icing on the cake but agreed that he likes Championship players who are young, hungry and have something to prove. He adopted that policy at Everton under a chairman who had the same sort of resources as Gold and Sullivan and I am fully expecting more of the same.