West Ham United attacker Luis Guilherme has been linked with an exit this month, and he is set to join the Portuguese club Sporting CP.
Luis Guilherme has struggled for regular opportunities at West Ham United, and he needed an exit. The 19-year-old will now look to get his career back on track with regular football in Portugal. A €20 million deal has been agreed with Sporting CP, according to Sky Sports journalist Chris Reidy, and the player will seal his transfer soon.
Guilherme will be delighted to have secured his future, and he will look to focus on his football now. The Brazilian winger is a talented player with a lot of potential, and he could develop into a key player for the Portuguese outfit. West Ham United could regret the decision to let the player leave in future.
The Hammers are already lacking in quality in their attacking unit. They could use more technical ability in the final third, and the 19-year-old could have been a useful option for them. However, West Ham do not view him as a key part of the plans going forward. He has barely had any opportunities with them, and it makes sense for the player to move on.
West Ham need more quality in the team
It will be interesting to see if West Ham use the €20 million from his departure to improve the team. They need a reliable finisher who can find the back of the net regularly. The Hammers agreed the deal to sign Pablo, and they are closing in on Taty Castellanos as well.
It remains to be seen whether they can add more depth to the team in the coming days. Recent report have also suggested that West Ham are closing in on signing Adama Traore from Fulham. The East London outfit are currently fighting for survival in the Premier League, and they need to improve the team.
A club of their stature should be fighting in the top half of the table, but they find themselves scrapping for survival. Signing the right players in January could help the Hammers turn things around during the second half of the campaign. It will be interesting to see if Guilherme can adapt to Portuguese football quickly and make an immediate impact at Sporting CP.
