According to a report from Claret and Hugh, West Ham’s interest in Inter Milan-owned striker Gabriel Barbosa is ‘real’.
The Daily Mail claimed last month that the Hammers want to sign the 23-year-old Brazilian in January.
Barbosa, commonly known as ‘Gabigol’, spent the last year on loan with Flamengo, and he has been on fire in Brazil, scoring 36 goals in 41 games.
West Ham are desperate for more firepower in the attacking department. And the Inter Milan hitman would fit the bill perfectly.
He is tenacious, has a great work ethic and is a clinical finisher.
FC Inter News claimed yesterday that Barbosa could be available for just €22 million (£18.6 million) in January.
And in today’s day and age, that would represent excellent value for money for the east London club.
They won’t have things all their own way, however.
FC Inter News suggests that a plethora of clubs want to sign the South American, including Crystal Palace, Schalke, Valladolid and Flamengo.
According to Claret and Hugh, however, West Ham’s interest is real, and if they do manage to sign Gabigol, he really would be an excellent addition to Manuel Pellegrini’s squad.
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