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title: "West Ham looking to sign Benfica’s Gedson Fernandes"
canonical: "https://readwestham.com/2020/01/03/west-ham-looking-to-sign-benficas-gedson-fernandes/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Alex Murray"
section: "Feature Writers"
published: "2020-01-03T12:21:28Z"
modified: "2020-01-03T12:21:28Z"
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# West Ham looking to sign Benfica’s Gedson Fernandes

West Ham are reportedly in the market for a new midfielder this January, and reports suggest they may be in pursuit of Benfica’s Gedson Fernandes.

According to [Sky Sports News](https://t.co/HfnE3NRdBM?amp=1), the Portuguese international is a target for David Moyes this month, with the new West Ham boss looking to secure the young talent for the Hammers.

![Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2020/01/1052873932.jpg)

The report suggests that the midfielder could be signed on an 18-month loan deal, with a view to a permanent move after the original deal expires.

The player is out of favour at Benfica, and is reportedly keen on a move to the Premier League, and prefers West Ham over a move to Man United, who have also been linked.

### Read West Ham’s verdict

This looks to be a legitimate push from West Ham to sign the player, and it could be a great move for the Hammers.

The midfielder added an irons emoji to his Instagram name, and looks like he wants a move to East London.

David Moyes might just be able to get his man.