“Trying to finalise” | ExWHUEmployee | West Ham transfer update

West Ham United is on the verge of completing a significant transfer coup with the signing of highly rated Brazilian defender Luis Guilherme from Palmeiras. According to ExWHUEmployee, a reliable club insider, Guilherme is set to join the Hammers on a five-year deal worth up to £30 million.

The player is currently undergoing a medical, and the transfer is expected to be officially announced later this week.Guilherme’s arrival will be a significant boost to West Ham’s defense, which is undergoing a major overhaul this summer. Nayef Aguerd and Kurt Zouma are likely to depart, while Max Kilman and Jacob Greaves are being considered as potential replacements.

The club is also keen on signing Portuguese international Jota Silva from Vitória de Guimarães, and a deal for the winger is seen as relatively straightforward.In addition to Guilherme, West Ham is also pursuing other transfer targets, including Brazilian defender Vitão from Shakhtar Donetsk and Robert Renan from Saint Petersburg.

However, these deals are proving challenging to conclude. The club has not given up on signing Brazilian defender Bruno, whose transfer collapsed earlier in the window, but the chances of reviving the deal appear slim.ExWHUEmployee has also confirmed that West Ham is interested in signing midfielder Aleix García from Girona and defender Juan Miranda from Real Betis. The club’s focus on strengthening its defense is evident, with multiple targets being pursued to rebuild the backline.The transfer activity at West Ham is expected to continue in the coming weeks, with ExWHUEmployee providing updates on the club’s Patreon channel.

Fans can stay up to date with the latest news and developments as the Hammers look to revamp their squad under new manager Julen Lopetegui.In related news, Mohammed Kudus has reportedly decided on his future at West Ham, while Karen Brady has made a surprising claim that may disappoint some fans.

However, the focus remains on the transfer market, where West Ham is actively seeking to bolster its squad for the upcoming season.