It will be interesting indeed to see what West Ham’s transfer team can cobble together to get a deal for Luis Guilherme finalised. The Young Brazilian has been treated pretty shabbily since his arrival at London Stadium, sitting betwixt and between the under 21’s and the senior squad without ever getting more than a few minutes’ cameo appearances.
It is as if nobody knows what to with him. You’d expect that with a normal teen talent – West Ham repeated the trick before with Divin Mubama who couldn’t seem to get any game time under David Moyes and was sold to Manchester City in the end.
The difference is about £20 million between the two players. And that £20 million could go towards a first first team goalscorer right now so Guilherme is something of a luxury at London Stadium that cannot be afforded in the current injury crisis.
Fabrizio Romano on his Twitter/X Feed has confirmed the player can, and probably will leave West Ham this January:”Brazilian talent Luis Guilherme can leave West Ham for Saudi Pro League this month, as interest is genuine. Al Hilal made initial contact to be informed on deal conditions, no proposal yet.”
Which is pretty clear evidence that Guilherme will be on his way.
If West Ham recoup most of what Tim Steidten shelled out for his ‘pearl’ in the Summer, then the Hammers will be doing well.
To me, there is a bigger picture to stress.
If West Ham didn’t have a pretty big ‘spend’ planned, they’d probably keep Guilherme and look to nurture him for the future. Earmarking the player for a January exit means the chances of a striker purchase by West Ham United instead of ‘mere’ loan deals just got that much more likely.
