Hammers scout South American goal machine

The report in Ole’ claims West Ham scouts have been to watch the striker several times since the turn of the year, and it is claimed he has been promised a summer exit after being denied a massive payday when Racing rejected Beijing Guouan’s bid in late February.

Compatriot Manuel Lanzini, who played in River Plate’s youth team with Bou. Bou went on to play 32 appearances for River Plate senior team going on loan to Olimpo, Liga De Quito and Gimnasia La Plata during his six years there. He joined Racing club as a free agent in August 2014.