Report: Moyes tracking £40m Brazilian striker

David Moyes is reportedly keeping an eye on the situation surrounding Flamengo forward Gabriel Barbosa.

Inter Milan spent €29.5m (£25m) for the Brazilian forward from Santos in 2016 but last year Flamengo bargained the price down and signed the 24-year-old for €17.45m (£14.8m).

The Daily Mirror says the young forward has a buyout clause of €50million (£42.7m) but it is understood a fee of around £40m could be enough to tempt Flamengo into selling,

The 24-year-old has fuelled the fire by praising how David Moyes’ side fared in the 2020-21 season, achieving their highest-ever points total and qualifying for the Europa League. David Moyes is reportedly keen on signing Gabriel Barbosa from Flamengo claims the tabloid.

He added: “I really enjoyed the West Ham season. I’m a big fan of Premier League football.”

Barbosa has also touted his services to Liverpool in the hope of reuniting with his compatriot Roberto Firmino having spoken of his admiration of the Reds.

Barbosa has scored 68 goals in 96 games for Santos and last season he scored 21 goals in 38 games for Flamengo.