West Ham are believed to have taken a ‘keen interest’ in attempting to sign Sao Paulo midfielder Igor Gomes this summer.
The Hammers are reportedly interested in the 22-year-old as David Moyes looks for options to replenish the squad having lost Felipe Anderson and said goodbye to loan star Jesse Lingard.
Gomes is a regular starter for the Brazilian top-flight club and could cost in the region of €15 million (£12.5 million).
That’s according to a report from Homme du Match, as cited by the outlet’s official Twitter account.
Twitter: West Ham : Un œil sur Igor Gomes (Sao Paulo), surnommé le “nouveau Kaká”
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#Hammers… https://t.co/gAPbZd0BsP (@Homme_Du_Match)
The report dubs the attacking midfielder as the ‘new Kaka’ as the four-times capped Under 23 starlet shares similar traits with the Ballon d’Or winner.
Despite his tender years, Gomes has already made 114 first-team appearances for Sao Paolo – scoring eight and assisting 11 other goals along the way.
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Valued at £7.65million and under contract until 2023 in Brazil (Transfermarkt), signing the talented ace would be a major coup for the Irons this summer as deals for Matheus Pereira and Lingard become increasingly difficult.
Incredibly versatile, Gomes would likely come in as a number 10 to play behind the likes of Michail Antonio.
Landing highly regarding South American talent is always an exciting proposition and the Hammers faithful would likely relish the opportunity to witness Gomes at the London Stadium.
Credited with ferocious efforts from long-range, strong aerial ability and capable of retaining possession, the Brazilian ace would be a worthwhile acquisition at the mooted fee even if the Kaka comparison proves to be fanciful.
