Matheus Pereira update

Suggestions that West Ham is close to signing Matheus Pereira have been denied by club insiders this afternoon saying the Brazilian playmaker is not the primary target for David Moyes in that position at this time.

Journolist Ekrem Konur claimed Twitter that the winger is now very close to joining West Ham United ahead of the new season. In his tweet, Konur said: “As of now, Matheus Pereira is very close to West Ham.” but that is said to be completely wide of the mark as it stands.

There was further speculation when the 25-year-old West Brom midfielder liked a post linking him to Saudi side Al Hilal which said ‘All the people of Al Hilal are waiting for you’ 

The latest information that is not the primary target tallies with what Claret and Hugh have been told a source close to the player.  Earlier this week we were told that West Ham was yet to make a formal bid despite making some enquiries.

While it appears Pereira could get be an option tales of his signing being close should be treated with a large pinch of salt.