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title: "West Ham prepare £17m Gabigol bid as Flamengo fall short"
canonical: "https://readwestham.com/2020/01/03/west-ham-prepare-17m-gabigol-bid-as-flamengo-fall-short/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Abdullah Mulla"
section: "Feature Writers"
published: "2020-01-03T08:00:00Z"
modified: "2020-01-03T08:00:00Z"
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# West Ham prepare £17m Gabigol bid as Flamengo fall short

Gabriel Barbosa is a man in demand at the moment after a stellar 2019 on loan at Flamengo.

The Inter Milan striker fired the Brazilian side to Copa Libertadores glory, however, they have fallen short in their bid to sign him on a permanent basis, according to the [Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7844957/West-Ham-chase-Inter-Milan-forward-Gabriel-Barbosa-Flamengo-fall-short-valuation.html).

![Bruna Prado/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2020/01/1186649767.jpg)

West Ham are now ready to pounce with a £17m bid as Inter are prepared to offload the talisman to the highest bidder.

New manager David Moyes has also approved a move for Barbosa, more commonly known as ‘Gabigol’ as he looks to add more firepower to his squad.

### READ WEST HAM VERDICT

Flamengo falling short is a huge boost for the Hammers because it means Inter will be more willing to listen to their offer.

He netted 25 times in 29 Brazilian top-flight appearances and has always spoken of his desire to play in the Premier League.

This is West Ham’s chance to make a statement signing. Let’s hope it all goes well.