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title: "West Ham interested in Gabriel Pires"
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published: "2017-12-27T15:56:06Z"
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# West Ham interested in Gabriel Pires

West Ham are reportedly interested in signing Gabriel Pires from Leganes in January.

According to a report from Spanish news outlet AS, as covered by the [Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5214693/Transfer-news-Chelsea-Man-Utd-Liverpool-Arsenal-latest.html), the Hammers are pondering a swoop next month for the midfielder.

It’s stated that an offer worth £4.88m could be lodged in an attempt to lure Pires away from Leganes on a permanent basis when the transfer window opens next week.

![Denis Doyle/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2017/12/627049740.jpg)

Alternatively, though, it’s claimed that an initial sum of £1.69m could be coughed up in order to recruit Pires for the remainder of the season on loan. This would then have an option to buy worth £7.98m.

The 24-year-old has been in good form for Leganes this season and has made 14 appearances in La Liga for his side. Pires has netted three goals in the 2017/18 and is capable of playing in a range of different positions through the middle.

West Ham are understood to be keen on signing a new midfielder in January and Pires would fit that bill.