West Ham have opened talks to sign Boavista forward Alberth Elis according to a report from A Bola.
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Hammers boss David Moyes is desperate to sign at least one striker this summer.
West Ham need to add more quality competition and cover for Michail Antonio at the London Stadium.
We have already been linked with a whole host of names. And now there is another one to add to the mix.
West Ham open talks to sign Alberth Elis
A Bola claims that the Hammers have initiated talks with Boavista to bring the 25-year-old attacker to East London.
He is allegedly available for just €10 million (£8.6 million).
Now, the 42-capped Honduras international isn’t an out and out striker. He is actually a winger by trade, although he can operate through the middle as a centre-forward.
Elis was in fine form for Boavista last season. He racked up eight goals and seven assists in 31 league games (Transfermarkt).
The Honduran possesses blistering pace and plays with a certain kind of directness that could make him a real asset for West Ham.
It must be said though, Elis would only be a good signing if Moyes brings a top class, established centre-forward to the London Stadium as well.
The Scot has to get his transfer business spot on this summer. We think that the 25-year-old Boavista ace would be a potentially brilliant addition, but a rather risky one.
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Perhaps we would be better served in hunting down more proven quality.
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