According to a report from the Sun, Felipe Anderson is seeking a move away from West Ham this summer.
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The British tabloid claims that Lazio are interested in re-signing the 27-year-old, but they are only prepared to pay around £20.5m for his services – half of what the Hammers forked out for him two years ago.
Despite an impressive debut campaign in England, Anderson has been rather disappointing for West Ham.
The Hammers fans loved him initially but have become frustrated with the manner in which he strolls around the pitch.
What really infuriates us is the fact that the Brazilian winger is so talented, but all that is wasted when he puts in minimal effort. He has all the makings of a truly elite player, but we just haven’t seen enough of his best form over the past two years.
Moyes needs to raise funds ASAP
With West Ham in such a financially precarious position, selling Anderson this summer might just be a sensible move from David Moyes. Although some would argue that it is too soon to give up on the South American.
If used in the proper system, he could undoubtedly flourish at the London Stadium.
But needs must.
The Sun reckons Anderson actually wants to leave the Hammers, with Lazio lining up a bid to sign him this summer. The Serie A side are not prepared to pay more than £20.5 million for the winger, however.
Whilst that is just half of the fee that West Ham paid for the 27-year-old, it is still £20.5 million that they don’t current have.
And if it helps Moyes bring in one or two defenders as well as a marquee signing like Eberechi Eze then it must be considered as good business for the east London outfit.
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