West Ham United are locked in a battle with Ligue 1 side Rennes for the signature of Brazilian winger Wesley Gassova.
The Hammers have identified the 19-year-old Corinthians starlet as a potential target to bolster their attacking options. However, they face stiff competition from Rennes, who are prioritising Gassova as a replacement for the departing Desire Doue.
While West Ham’s initial interest was met with a price tag of €17 million, the club remains committed to pursuing the talented winger. Gassova’s impressive performances in the Brazilian top flight have attracted attention from multiple European clubs, including Atalanta, highlighting the challenge West Ham face in securing his services.
Gassova is rated amongst the best dribblers in the Brazilian top flight and landing the 19-year-old would be considered a coup for whoever gets him this summer.
With the transfer window reaching its crucial stages, the Hammers will need to act swiftly if they are to fend off competition from Rennes and bring Gassova to the London Stadium.
Rennes? French clubs have no money. Even if the could raise the transfer fee they cannot compete with the PL on wages
Are we really looking to spend money on another Brazilian prodigy when our budget is stretched by the positions that we absolutely need to fill before the window closes.
Gassova is a Steidten normal MO target but Steidten is not operating in that mode right now, he’s having to secure essential signings in a short time as a matter of urgency.
For me it’s a No brainer £15 million for a 19 year old Brazilian, even if he doesn’t work out in two years cut your losses and you’ll get your money back my selling him on, give him a crack on the right and play Bowen up top more,would rather get him and a new centre back for £40 million then be held to ransom my villa for dunan for the same money
Get a deal in place where he joins us after the Brazilian season ends in December. Corinthians didn’t want him to go now plus his fee could come out of winter transfer window.