West Ham linked with ‘player plus cash’ deal for top Striker

At Paranaense, Roque truly flourished, scoring 21 goals in 60 appearances. His performances earned him a call-up to Brazil’s U20 and senior national teams, where he continued to impress.

In January 2024, Roque made a high-profile move to FC Barcelona for €30 million. Despite the excitement surrounding his arrival, he struggled to secure consistent playing time, scoring just 2 goals in 14 appearances. To gain more experience, he was loaned to Real Betis in August 2024, where he found the net 4 times in 22 matches. After his European stint, Roque returned to Brazil in February 2025, signing with Palmeiras for €25.5 million.

At Palmeiras, he has rediscovered his scoring touch, with 9 goals in 26 appearances, and remains a key figure in their attacking setup.

Roque’s profile, young (aged 20) and dynamic, makes him an ideal candidate to lead the line in East London, given the current age profile of West Ham’s front line.

Player swap deal could appeal to Hammers’ cash strapped chairman David Sullivan

Palmeiras are reportedly considering a move to bring Luis Guilherme back. The Brazilian club is said to be open to negotiating a swap deal supplemented by cash.

Guilherme has struggled to make an impact under both Graham Potter and Julen Lopetegui, and now working with Nuno Espírito Santo potentially faces his final opportunity to prove his worth.

Whether the deal materialises will largely hinge on Guilherme’s performances between now and January. However, given the club’s financial constraints and their interest in acquiring a young centre forward, the chances of this transfer going through seems promising.