West Ham United’s season continues to teeter on the edge of crisis despite recent improvements under Nuno Espírito Santo.
The Hammers remain deep in relegation trouble, sitting 18th in the Premier League after a dismal start, and January now looms as a defining month for the club’s survival hopes.
A new striker and midfielder are top of Nuno’s wishlist — with Mateo Kovačić and Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly among those being linked — but not every move will be about arrivals.
Some fringe players could be moved on to make space, and one young talent looks increasingly likely to be among the departures.
European Clubs Interested in Luis Guilherme
West Ham United's Luis Guilherme. (Reuters/Paul Childs)
West Ham United’s Luis Guilherme. (Reuters/Paul Childs)
According to Brazilian outlet Trivela, teenage winger Luis Guilherme is considering his future at West Ham and could look to leave the club in search of more regular first-team football.
Sources close to the 19-year-old told the publication that his opportunities in East London remain limited, particularly after a turbulent period that has seen three different managers take charge since his arrival.
Compounding matters, the man who signed him — former sporting director Tim Steidten — departed the club earlier this year, leaving Guilherme without a clear advocate at board level.
As a result, the player’s representatives are actively exploring new opportunities in Europe, with a January exit possible. Portuguese giants Porto and Dutch side Feyenoord have both expressed interest, while Botafogo and other Brazilian clubs have also made contact in recent months.
However, Guilherme’s camp is reportedly not keen on a return to South America, believing that such a move could stall his development and put unnecessary pressure on a player still adapting to European football.
Despite his lack of minutes in the Premier League, the Brazilian remains highly rated across Europe, admired for his pace, balance, and creativity.
Former manager Julen Lopetegui once described him as a “technical” player who “is going to have a good future.”
That future, however, now seems increasingly likely to unfold away from the London Stadium.