Back in January, amidst West Hams ‘changing of the guard’ as Lopetegui was fired and Graham Potter took control, West Ham were negotiating a deal for one of their prized assets. Whether it was luck, or whether there was an inkling of the trouble ahead of Crysencio Summerville, The Hammers stalled on the deal with Feyenoord- and then as Potter assumed overall responsibility, the deal was vetoed.
Luckily for the club, the Luis Guilherme sale was not rubber -stamped and the Brazilian remained at the club.
Even though game time has been scarce under Potter, Guilherme has had enough exposure as an occasional substitute to show what he’s made of and indicate that he may well be able to step up in Mohammed Kudus’ absence on the left hand side, at least until Summerville’s recovery enables a start for the Dutchman later in September.
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In any case, the £20 + million offer from dutch club Feyenoord that was on the table last January is no longer, even if the Hammers wanted to reconsider cashing in on their wonderkid.
Luis Guilherme
According to sportwitness.co.ukin their article:
“Feyenoord are unlikely to revive their interest in West Ham United youngster Luis Guilherme” :
The report sets out the rise of their own talented youngster : “Feyenoord have seen their own young talent Anis Hadj Moussa rise to the fore, meaning their focus is no longer on Guilherme.
Which means Guilherme is more than likely to be staying a Hammer this summer: Few clubs were rushing in with a £20 million cheque and West Ham are unlikely to let him go for less, providing their hoped-for deal for Mohammed Kudus gives the Irons the cash they need for this summer’s spending.
Which in a way is good news: Guilherme still needs to have a decent chance to show what he’s made of: I don’t recollect him having a starting spot once in the whole season. Selling him on would seem like a wasted opportunity which the Hammers might just come to regret.