West Ham have reportedly ‘watched’ FC Basel striker Arthur Cabral in recent times as the January transfer window fast approaches.
The Hammers are expected to pursue a centre-forward addition having failed to find suitable support for Michail Antonio during the summer.
Sparta Prague wonderkid Adam Hlozek has been linked in recent days but it would appear David Moyes is casting glances elsewhere.
According to a report from TEAMtalk, the Hammers are amongst the growing list of potential suitors following a remarkable start to the 2021/campaign.
The report cites an interest in the Brazilian youth international from Bayer Leverkusen, Southampton, Benfica, Porto, Fiorentina, Leeds, Tottenham, Arsenal, Everton and Brighton.
This season Cabral has scored 13 goals in 13 Swiss Super League appearances.
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There is no doubt about it, at present the Brazilian is among the leading marksmen in Europe.
Valued at £13.5million and under contract until 2023 in Switzerland (Transfermarkt), West Ham should be snapping Basel off at the hand at the mooted €15million (£12.6million) asking price.
Albeit a relative unknown at the elite level, the sheer amount of interest and low fee make signing Cabral a no-brainer.
