Red tape may wreck Irons move
The 20-year-old Brazilian forward is available for loan, just a year after joining Inter from Santos in his homeland in a £26million deal.
However, according to The Mirror his lack of game time since making the switch is the problem which could see the move dead in the water
Barbosa made just one start among 10 appearances last season, scoring once and his three international appearances have not come in the last 12 months.
The Hammers would hand him a temporary spell in the Premier League but are unsure the strict criteria laid down by the Exceptions panel will allow it.