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West Ham United have been linked with a move for Corinthians striker Yuri Alberto.
according to Football from the insideThe player will be available for a fee between £20-25 million. West Ham are said to be desperate to sign a new striker They have identified the Brazilian as a potential target.
It's no secret that West Ham are looking to sign a quality goalscorer. Summer signing Niklas Volkrug has been very disappointing and has been sidelined with injury. The Hammers need a prolific goalscorer in order to perform well during the second half of the season.
Meanwhile, Alberto has been linked with a move to the Premier League in the past as well and Southampton were close to signing him last summer.
The 23-year-old is highly rated across Europe and could be a useful acquisition for the Hammers. West Ham certainly have the financial muscle to get the deal done and it remains to be seen if they can sign the Brazil international.
The player has a contract with Corinthians until 2027 and therefore they are under no pressure to sell him this month. West Ham will have to agree to their demands for this move to take place.
Alberto could be a quality addition
Alberto has proven his quality in South America and has the potential to succeed in England as well. He will be looking to progress in the Premier League if the transfer goes through.
The opportunity to move to the Premier League could be very exciting for him and he will be looking to prove his worth at the highest level. If he can impress at West Ham, he may be able to secure a big move in the near future.
