West Ham United are on the verge of completing a big-money move for Brazilian teenager Luis Guilherme, according to reports. The Irons have been in talks with Palmeiras over a deal for the 18-year-old, and it appears that the two clubs are now in the process of exchanging documents to seal the transfer.
Bruno Andrade, a journalist for UoL Esporte, reported on Twitter that the deal is worth €30million (£25.5m), with an up-front fee of €23m (£19.6m) and a further €7m (£5.96m) linked to goals. This represents a significant investment for West Ham, and demonstrates the club’s commitment to signing top talent.
The move had appeared to be in doubt earlier in the day, with reports suggesting that David Sullivan had pulled the plug on the deal. However, it seems that the West Ham co-owner has had a change of heart, and the transfer is now back on track.
Luis Guilherme is highly rated in Brazil, and has already made a significant impact for Palmeiras. He is a versatile player who can operate in a variety of positions, and his signing would be a major coup for West Ham.
The transfer is subject to the usual paperwork and formalities, but it appears that West Ham have finally got their man. The deal is a significant statement of intent from the club, and demonstrates their ambition to compete with the top teams in the Premier League.
West Ham fans will be delighted to hear that the move is back on, and will be eagerly awaiting the official confirmation of the transfer. The signing of Luis Guilherme would be a major boost to the team, and would provide a significant injection of talent and creativity into the squad.
In a chaotic start to the summer for West Ham, it appears that the club has finally got a transfer deal over the line. The move for Luis Guilherme is a significant one, and demonstrates the club’s commitment to signing top talent. With the transfer window set to be a busy one, West Ham fans will be hoping that this is just the start of a successful summer for the club.