Hoffenheim striker Joelinton is the latest striker to be linked with a summer move to the Hammers.
The Bundesliga front man has scored seven times for his club this season and has been scouted by the club with a view to a possible purchase.
In reporting the news Calciomercato claim the unsettled position concerning the Irons strike force gives the player a chance of moving the the Premier League.
The 23 year old Brazilian can play as an out and out striker but can operate down the right side as a second option if required.
However with a contract in his pocket until 2022 he won’t come cheap with some sources declaring his to be valued at around £30 million by his club.
Unless there is a clause in his contract letting him out more cheaply than that this is one that probably won’t get over the line
In any event the No 1 target for the Hammers this summer remains Maxi Gomez as CandH reported earlier today with director of football Mario Husillos continuing his pursuit of the Celta Vigo hitman.
He is being linked with every man and his dog, probably managed by Arnies brother …
30 million for 7 goals mind boggling , keep him rather have Gomez .