West Ham could be ready to test the Brazilian market for a new striker in January, according to a top transfer insider.
With January widely regarded as a difficult time to find proven goal scorers, Claret & Hugh have been informed that Brazil is shaping up as the most likely route for recruitment.
“Jorge Mendes will be involved in some capacity, which makes Brazil more likely if an outright purchase happens,”
our source explained.
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Our insider continued: “Look at what happened with Ferguson this time last year — West Ham signed him on loan, and he was useless. There could be value in Brazil, but it’s risky. Still, it’s more likely because their season will have ended.”
Mendes, who is known to be Nuno Espirito Santo’s favoured agent, is already understood to be heavily involved in shaping the club’s January transfer plans.
While the move would come with risk, the timing of the Brazilian season — which finishes before the European window opens — means opportunities could arise for West Ham to strike early and secure a much-needed attacking option.