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title: "Exclusive: Pundit rejects idea of West Ham reigniting interest in Maxi Gomez"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Caleb Sage"
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published: "2021-07-21T05:08:58Z"
modified: "2021-07-21T05:08:58Z"
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# Exclusive: Pundit rejects idea of West Ham reigniting interest in Maxi Gomez

**The ship has sailed when it comes to Valencia striker Maxi Gomez and West Ham, says former Premier League midfielder Carlton Palmer.**

West Ham came [close to signing](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/west-ham-close-in-on-29m-striker-maxi-gomez-hctsh7zmc) Gomez from Celta Vigo back in 2019 when Manuel Pellegrini was still in charge, only for the 24-year-old to join Valencia in the end.

According to Spanish outlet [Fichajes](https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/doble-alternativa-ofensiva-west-ham-laliga-20210716.html), though, the east London club have revived their interest in the player and could now make another move for him as they look to build on their impressive 2020/21 campaign.

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Palmer, however, has his doubts, feeling that the train has left the station with that one.

*“That ship has sailed,”* the ex-Leeds United player exclusively told **TT**. *“It was a target for the previous manager. It’s not somebody David Moyes has earmarked to bring to the football club.”*

Indeed, with Gomez being a Pellegrini target, it would be a surprise to see West Ham reignite their interest in the Uruguay international.

The Hammers do seem to be in the market for a new striker this summer. However, according to [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/2708546/2021/07/18/chelsea-transfers-haaland-and-rice-deals-stalling-but-can-ings-and-tchouameni-satisfy-fans/?source=twitteruk), Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham is the one they want.

Ultimately, while you can never say never, a move for Gomez this transfer window looks highly unlikely.