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title: "Al-Ain in talks with West Ham over loan deal for Felipe Anderson"
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author: "Alex Jones"
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published: "2021-01-14T12:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-01-14T12:00:00Z"
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# Al-Ain in talks with West Ham over loan deal for Felipe Anderson

West Ham are in talks with Emirati side Al-Ain over a six-month loan deal for Brazilian outcast [Felipe Anderson.](https://readwestham.com/2021/01/13/ac-milan-want-felipe-anderson-on-loan/)

Having [struggled for regular minutes](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/felipe-anderson/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/159372/verein/720) in a loan spell at Porto, the West Ham winger was previously reported to be wanted by Serie A leaders AC Milan on a six-month loan deal. According to the [Daily Mail,](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9132725/West-Ham-flop-Felipe-Anderson-target-Serie-leaders-AC-Milan.html) the Rossoneri had identified Anderson as an option to bolster their left-sided attacking options amid a torrid time in Portugal – but a new suitor has since emerged.

The Hammers offloaded Anderson to the Portuguese giants on a season-long loan deal in the summer transfer window but are [considering recalling him](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9132725/West-Ham-flop-Felipe-Anderson-target-Serie-leaders-AC-Milan.html) amid a lack of opportunities at the Estadio Dragao.

According to [Foot Mercato](https://www.footmercato.net/a5959479117708212862-al-ain-vise-felipe-anderson), Anderson could be set for a fresh start in the United Arab Emirates, with Al-Ain identifying Anderson as a top target.

FIFA and UEFA [look set](https://www.claretandhugh.info/hammers-in-talks-with-middle-east-club/) to relax rules stating that a player cannot feature for more than two clubs in one season, with Anderson having featured briefly for both Porto and his parent club.

Al-Ain [reportedly](https://www.footmercato.net/a5959479117708212862-al-ain-vise-felipe-anderson) prize Anderson for his attributes as a ‘hard-hitting and effective winger’ and his excellence in ‘1-on-1’ situations and appear to have scouted the player.

The 27-year-old ex-Lazio winger reportedly earns [£85,000 per week](https://www.spotrac.com/epl/west-ham-united-fc/felipe-anderson-27683/) at West Ham, representing a significant cost for an unused asset. Al-Ain would [likely pick up](https://www.footmercato.net/a5959479117708212862-al-ain-vise-felipe-anderson) a significant chunk of his wages were they to sign him.

### Read West Ham Verdict

A move to Al-Ain could work out well for all parties.

Anderson should have no trouble excelling in a Middle Eastern league, with Al-Ain clearly in the market for a player of his calibre.

As a result, the Emirati club could offer up the funds to buy the player outright, with Anderson’s value likely increasing in the process, to West Ham’s benefit.