West Ham have reportedly ‘held talks’ regarding the possible arrival of Flamengo striker Gabriel Barbosa.
The 25-year-old has been linked with a move to the Hammers previously and could provide the answer as David Moyes looks to find support for Michail Antonio.
Barbosa, commonly known as ‘Gabigol’ is believed to be keen on a move to the London Stadium and has been ‘impressed’ with the Irons.
That’s according to a report from Sky Sports, as cited by Sky Sports News on Twitter.
West Ham have held talks over the signing of Flamengo striker Gabriel Barbosa with the Brazilian, who is nicknamed 'Gabigol', keen on a move to England.
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 3, 2022
The report claims that the 17-cap Brazil ace is among a number of options West Ham are ‘looking at’ during the January transfer window.
During the 2020/21 campaign, Barbosa scored 29 times and provided another nine assists in 43 appearances across all competitions.
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Valued at £23.4million and under contract in Brazil until 2024 (Transfermarkt), signing the former Inter Milan star ahead of a reported three other Premier League clubs would be a superb capture.
Already a proven goalscorer at an impressive rate, Barbosa would return to Europe with a point to prove.
Physically strong and a clinical finisher, Moyes’ interest should come as little surprise and a move would seem to make plenty of sense.
