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What £18 million West Ham striker target Gabriel Barbosa has said about January move to England

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West Ham United are reportedly leading the chase for £18 million Inter Milan striker Gabriel Barbosa.

West Ham have initiated interest in Barbosa according to Sky Sports Italia.

The Hammers been linked with an £18 million move for the Brazilian star – nicknamed Gabigol – who has just finished a season-long loan at Santos (Daily Mail).
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, who works for Sky Sports in Italy, gave an update revealing West Ham are leading the chase for a player who scored 22 goals in 38 games for Santos last term.
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“West Ham asked for Gabigol,” Romano said on Twitter.
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“He’s back to Inter after Santos-loan. Many Premier League clubs have made inquiry for the Brazilian, but West Ham are going to start talks soon.”
But what has the player himself said about a potential move to the Premier League in January?
He spoke recently on the matter and the signs are encouraging for West Ham.
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What Gabigol has said above January move to the Premier League

“The Premier League always had great strikers and it is a joy to watch on TV,” Barbosa said, as reported by the Daily Mail.

“It is very competitive, fast-paced and dynamic, with loads of title contenders. There is quality everywhere, that’s why everybody loves it and I am no different. It attracts me a lot.

“I follow the Brazilians, sometimes we talk and all of them love playing in the Premier League.”

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Anderson and FFP in West Ham’s favour?

West Ham fans will be hoping their Brazilian hero Felipe Anderson – a former Santos and Brazil teammate of Barbosa – has been putting a good word in on the club’s behalf.

Another aspect in West Ham’s favour could be Financial Fair Play.

And the Serie A giants will more likely sell fringe players like Barbosa than risk losing stars such as Mauro Icardi.
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