Video: Why we want Carvahlo

We are still waiting for the final answer on William Carvalho but the Hammers remain confident that a deal can be done.

The game of brinkmanship has been going on for weeks with Sporting Lisbon wanting approaching 40 million euros. So far the Hammers have offered 32 million plus extras.

It’s entirely possible this could go down to deadline day and it’s highly unlikely it will be sorted today in time for the match against Southampton on Saturday.

So in the meantime let’s take a look at why the Irons are so keen to sign the 25 year old courtesy of the video above.