West Ham United’s need for a new striker could lead them to Brazil, as Botafogo forward Igor Jesus is being considered.
According to The Sun, West Ham United are keen on Botafogo forward Igor Jesus, who is rated at £30 million. The Hammers have suffered from a lack of viable centre-forward quality this season and could invest in the striker, although there is a chance of a swap deal here.
West Ham made their intentions clear in the summer when they splashed nearly £30 million on German international Niclas Fullkrug. However, the former Borussia Dortmund star has not fared well and has had problems with injuries. So, the Hammers are already looking at new striker options.
The expiring contracts of Michail Antonio and Danny Ings have given them new ideas on how to strengthen their frontline. Those two are currently heavily involved following Fullkrug’s absence since the international break, and a new striker could be on the cards ahead of the January transfer window.
There is some interest in Botafogo forward Igor Jesus, who spent a considerable chunk of his career in Dubai with Shabab Al-Ahli. Since his return to Brazil, the forward has been in impressive form, which has led to intense interest from Premier League sides.
West Ham are considering signing him in January, with Botafogo reportedly seeking £30 million for the forward. The Hammers are open to investing that sort of money, although there is a potential new angle in the chase: Botafogo would be open to a swap deal involving Jesus and Lucas Paqueta.
Will Botafogo and West Ham conduct a swap deal?
The idea would probably suit all parties, given the controversial betting charge on Paqueta. The Hammers are in the market for a new striker, and given the prospect of their Brazilian star’s potential ban from the game — the English FA are pushing for a lifetime ban — offloading him would benefit them rather than losing him for nothing.
Botofogo are seemingly open to the idea, although there is a significant risk factor for them in losing the £30 million-rated Brazilian attacker Jesus for Paqueta. Considering that the latter gets the lengthy ban for his betting charges, it would be a massive gamble on Botofogo’s part, as they will probably lose Jesus for nothing in the larger scheme of things.
West Ham United’s need for a new striker could lead them to Brazil, as Botafogo forward Igor Jesus is being considered.
According to The Sun, West Ham United are keen on Botafogo forward Igor Jesus, who is rated at £30 million. The Hammers have suffered from a lack of viable centre-forward quality this season and could invest in the striker, although there is a chance of a swap deal here.
West Ham made their intentions clear in the summer when they splashed nearly £30 million on German international Niclas Fullkrug. However, the former Borussia Dortmund star has not fared well and has had problems with injuries. So, the Hammers are already looking at new striker options.
The expiring contracts of Michail Antonio and Danny Ings have given them new ideas on how to strengthen their frontline. Those two are currently heavily involved following Fullkrug’s absence since the international break, and a new striker could be on the cards ahead of the January transfer window.
There is some interest in Botafogo forward Igor Jesus, who spent a considerable chunk of his career in Dubai with Shabab Al-Ahli. Since his return to Brazil, the forward has been in impressive form, which has led to intense interest from Premier League sides.
West Ham are considering signing him in January, with Botafogo reportedly seeking £30 million for the forward. The Hammers are open to investing that sort of money, although there is a potential new angle in the chase: Botafogo would be open to a swap deal involving Jesus and Lucas Paqueta.
Will Botafogo and West Ham conduct a swap deal?
The idea would probably suit all parties, given the controversial betting charge on Paqueta. The Hammers are in the market for a new striker, and given the prospect of their Brazilian star’s potential ban from the game — the English FA are pushing for a lifetime ban — offloading him would benefit them rather than losing him for nothing.
Botofogo are seemingly open to the idea, although there is a significant risk factor for them in losing the £30 million-rated Brazilian attacker Jesus for Paqueta. Considering that the latter gets the lengthy ban for his betting charges, it would be a massive gamble on Botofogo’s part, as they will probably lose Jesus for nothing in the larger scheme of things.