lukmanWest Ham are reportedly closing in on a remarkable deal to strengthen Graham Potterās midfield, according to breaking news from the La Gazzetta dello Sport.
The Hammers are said to be in advanced talks with Juventus over a move for former Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz, and negotiations appear to be nearing completion.
The proposed agreement would see West Ham pay a ā¬10 million loan fee, with an obligation to buy for ā¬25ā30 millionāa structure that would help the club given current cash-flow problems which have blighted our transfer window.
If true, this would be an incredible and surprising coup for the Hammers. Luiz, 27, is no stranger to the Premier League, having previously played for Manchester City and Aston Villa. The Brazilian only left Villa this summer due to the clubās need to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).
A player of Luizās quality would instantly upgrade West Hamās midfield options, and one would assume he would slot straight into Graham Potterās first team.
However, West Ham arenāt alone in the race. Tottenham Hotspur and Everton are also reportedly interested in Luiz, which means the Hammers will need to get a wriggle-on to seal the deal.
If West Ham can get this over the line, it would be one of the most impressive bits of business the club has done in a whileāadding real quality to a midfield thatās been crying out for balance and control.
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