West Ham are said to be in advanced talks with Hoffenheim for the signing of right-back Luis Advincula, who spent last season on loan at Vitoria Setubal.
Portuguese news outlet Record says that the Hammers, impressed by the player’s performances at the Copa America this summer with Peru, have opened talks with the Bundesliga side over a possible transfer.
The 25-year-old is made 27 appearances in all competitions on loan in Portugal last season, and the report claims that Advincula is set to leave as ‘the chances of Advíncula return [to Vitoria Setubal] are practically nil‘.
Vitoria Setubal narrowly avoided relegation from the Primeira Liga last season, and Advincula is said to want to take the next step as a player and not return for a second loan spell despite their interest.
Advincula has one more year left on his contract with Hoffenheim, who are eager to sell.
With depth at fullback wearing thin for the Hammers, it’s likely we’ll see two new additions to the squad at that position, as Carl Jenkinson is set to re-join the club on another loan spell from Arsenal.
