Amina UmarWest Ham United have reportedly agreed personal terms with Jota Silva, a winger likened to Manchester City star Jack Grealish. The Portuguese forward has a €20m (£17m) release clause in his contract with Vitoria Guimaraes, and West Ham are keen to add him to their squad.
Silva has been compared to Grealish due to his similar playing style and versatility on the pitch. He can play on either wing or as a striker, making him an attractive option for West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui. The 24-year-old has already made an impact in Portugal, earning two caps for the national team and impressing with his work ethic and competitiveness.West Ham have already signed winger Luis Guilherme and goalkeeper Wes Foderingham this summer, but they are eager to add more talent to their attack.
They have also made bids for Wilfried Zaha, Jhon Arias, Jonathan David, and Albert Gudmundsson, and are reportedly interested in Hull City winger Jaden Philogene.Silva’s potential signing would be a significant coup for West Ham, who are looking to build on last season’s progress. His versatility and skill on the pitch would make him a valuable asset to the team, and his work ethic and competitiveness align with Lopetegui’s vision for the club.The report from Turkey suggests that West Ham have agreed personal terms with Silva, but the deal is not yet complete.
Fenerbahce, managed by Jose Mourinho, are also interested in the player, but West Ham appear to be in the lead.Silva’s potential signing would be a significant boost to West Ham’s attack, and his versatility would offer Lopetegui plenty of options on the pitch. With his work ethic and competitiveness, Silva could become a fan favorite at the London Stadium.
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