The race for Andre Gomes

The majority of Claret and Hugh readers believe West Ham should bid up to £25m for Andre Gomes with over 48% of 1,435 taking part in the poll saying the club should splash £25m on the Barcelona midfielder who was on loan with Everton last season.

Over 16% think we should pay no more than £22m while over 11% believe we should fork out the full £30m with another 11% saying £28m.  Only 8% say we should bid £2om with the remaining 5% saying he is not even worth the £18m West Ham have already had rejected.

Everton were quoted a price of £30m by Barcelona but as yet have not made a move for the 25-year-old.

Spurs and Arsenal have also been linked with interest over rumours that he wants to live in London.

With many players still on holiday including Gomes who is in Italy the deal is unlikely to conclude in the coming days but insiders say Gomes remains a top target for the Hammers.