Following on from Andy’s article yesterday comes more substance to the exciting possibility of West Ham United obtaining their Niclas Fullkrug upgrade from Brazilian club Corinthians in the January transfer window. Premier League – ready, and at a competitive and – for West Ham – affordable £17 million price estimate, Yuri Alberto would tick so many boxes with age and pace being high on his skillset.
Previously linked with Southampton in the summer, the striker was the subject of a £14 million bid from West Ham in 2023: No stranger to this continent, Alberto played for Zenit St Petersburg in 22/3. Speaking this week, reported by tbrfootball.com:”
“I have a big dream of playing in Europe,” Alberto said. “I stayed at Zenit and ended up coming back because I couldn’t compete in European tournaments due to the war. I am very happy here at Corinthians but, if an opportunity arises that benefits both Corinthians and myself, I am open to [leaving].
“My priority is England. I really like it there.”
Now, if that doesn’t say “come and get me’ to Tim Steidten, I don’t know what does. In the words of Nike, Tim, “ Just Do It”
