West Ham have been handed a boost in their pursuit of the widely linked with Sporting CP winger Jovane Cabral.
Irons’ boss David Moyes is on the lookout for additional squad options this summer in order to cope with the demands of Europa League football next term.
The Hammers face serious competition for the Cape Verde international with Leeds United, Watford and Southampton all touted with an interest.
According to a report from Portuguese outlet A Bola, as cited by Sport Witness on Twitter, the Liga NOS giants have decided to part ways with their man this summer.
Twitter: Jovane Cabral | Four Premier League clubs presented €15m signing on a plate – Deal there to be done.… https://t.co/TBfeK90N7C (@Sport_Witness)
The report claims Sporting are now ready to accept bids in the region of €15million (£12.8million), €5million (£4.2million) less than the previously reported asking price.
During 2020/21 the 23-year-old scored eight goals and registered another five assists in 28 appearances across all competitions.
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Valued at £7.2million and under contract in Portugal until 2023 (Transfermarkt), the mooted figures would be a reasonable fee for the versatile forward.
Capable of playing on either wing as well as centrally, Moyes would be strengthening numerous options with the arrival of Cabral.
Furthermore, beating a host of domestic rivals to a signing can always be regarded as a positive.
