West Ham United will reportedly submit a bid worth €20 million to sign Portuguese winger Jota Silva from Vitoria SC.
According to a report by Portuguese outlet O Jogo, Jota Silva is the subject of interest from West Ham United. The 24-year-old winger has a release clause worth €20 million in his contract with Vitoria Guimaraes. And the Hammers are ready to present a proposal worth that sum to secure his services in the summer transfer window.
Jota Silva and his story
Jota Silva has been an exceptional signing for Vitoria SC since arriving from Casa Pia AC in July 2022. The Portuguese winger took some time to get going and find a stable footing in his career. However, he has not looked back since joining Vitoria de Guimaraes, particularly in the 2023/24 season thus far.
The 24-year-old has contributed to 22 goals in 40 appearances across all competitions thus far this season. Silva has found the back of the net 15 times while providing seven assists. Meanwhile, the player’s progress at Vitoria de Guimaraes has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs, particularly from the Premier League.
A move to London might be on the cards, with Fulham and Brentford showing interest in the Vitoria SC winger. The report by O Jogo has claimed that the Bees are ready to offer around €15 million to secure his services in the summer transfer window. However, his next destination might be West Ham United.
West Ham interested
West Ham United’s interest in Jota Silva is understandable. The Hammers need more width in their offensive gameplay, which tends to concentrate through the central areas. In addition, with Lucas Paqueta expected to call time on his stint with West Ham United, they need a replacement for the attacking department.
Silva has thus emerged as a viable target for West Ham heading into the summer transfer window. The 24-year-old Portuguese winger has a release clause worth €20 million in his contract with Vitoria SC. And the Hammers are willing to cough up the sum to secure his services.
Landing Jota Silva’s signature can transform the West Ham attack, alleviating the burden on Mohammed Kudus and Jarrod Bowen. So, it will be interesting to see if the East London club can complete a deal worth €20 million to secure his services.
