According to Jornal De Noticias, via Sport Witness, West Ham are interested in River Plate midfielder Gonzalo Martinez.
The report claims that the Hammers hold an interest in Martinez and could potentially make a move this summer.
This is despite the player closing in on a move to Portuguese side Sporting CP.
Sporting have agreed a €14m fee with River Plate for Martinez, which would make him their record signing, but they are wary of West Ham’s interest.
It is claimed, however, that Sporting will have to offload one of their current players to fund the signing.
Although they have agreed the €14m fee, an official bid has not been lodged. This gives West Ham the chance to swoop in and make an offer.
The allure of the Premier League could prompt Martinez to choose West Ham over Sporting.
West Ham announced on Thursday that they have agreed a deal to sign Javier Hernandez from Bayer Leverkusen.
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