West Ham United have reportedly planned a medical for Celta Vigo striker Maxi Gomez this weekend.
According to claims from Spanish news outlet Super Deporte, the Hammers appear to have moved ahead of Valencia in the race for the forward’s signature.
Manuel Pellegrini is likely to be on the lookout for significant reinforcement in the attacking areas this summer, with Marko Arnautovic set for a move to Chinese Super League club Shanghai SIPG.
Reports on Friday suggested that West Ham had made a last-gasp move to pip Valencia to the signing of Gomez, and the emerging claims from Super Deporte indicate that the club are optimistic that they will sign the player.
The Uruguay international’s agent has reportedly brought a halt to negotiations with the La Liga club, but following a lucrative offer for the Hammers, there is uncertainty surrounding his switch to the Mestalla.
Super Deporte claims that West Ham would be ready to pay the release clause worth €50 million in Gomez’s contract at Celta, with a medical prepared to take place over the weekend.
