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West Ham United have been linked with a move for Corinthians striker Yuri Alberto.
according to Football Insiderthe player will be available for a fee of around £20-25m. West Ham are desperate to sign a new striker and have identified the Brazilian as a potential target.
It’s no secret that West Ham are looking to sign a quality goalscorer. Summer signing Niclas Fullkrug has been very disappointing and is out with injury. The Hammers need a prolific goalscorer to do well in the second half of the campaign.
Meanwhile, Alberto has also been linked with a move to the Premier League in the past and Southampton came close to signing him last summer.
The 23-year-old is highly rated across Europe and could prove a useful signing for the Hammers. West Ham certainly have the financial muscle to pull off the deal and it remains to be seen if they can sign the Brazil international.
The player is under contract with Corinthians until 2027, so they are under no pressure to sell him this month. West Ham will have to agree to his demands for the move to go through.
Alberto could be a quality addition
Alberto has shown his quality in South America and also has the ability to succeed in England. He will look to land in the Premier League if the transfer goes through.
The chance to move to the Premier League could be very exciting for him and he will be looking to prove his worth at the highest level. If he manages to impress at West Ham, he could secure himself a big move in the near future.
