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title: "West Ham: Hammers eye Barbosa"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-hammers-gabriel-barbosa-europa-league-premier-league-flamengo-zico/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "jonathan radcliffe"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-08-01T13:00:32Z"
modified: "2021-08-01T13:00:32Z"
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# West Ham: Hammers eye Barbosa

**[According to The Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/gabriel-barbosa-gabigol-west-ham-24637623), West Ham United are interested in signing Gabriel Barbosa from Flamengo this summer.**

### **The Lowdown: Hammers eye a striker**

The Hammers enjoyed a fantastic campaign last time out, finishing in sixth place in the Premier League – that means they have qualified for the Europa League group stages.

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However, David Moyes will no doubt be looking to add a striker to his ranks before the end of the transfer window – as it stands he only has Michail Antonio available in that position.

### **The Latest: Irons eye Barbosa**

Now, it is being reported that West Ham are interested in signing Barbosa.

Everton are also said to be in pursuit, with Brazilian outfit Flamengo looking for £40m to part ways with the nine-time Brazil international.

### **The Verdict: Top target**

£23.4m-valued Barbosa ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gabriel-barbosa/marktwertverlauf/spieler/244275)) has long since been tipped to be a star ever since he burst onto the scene at Santos, where he netted 43 goals in 125 matches for Santos ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gabriel-barbosa/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/244275)). That earned him a move to Internazionale, but it was a switch that just didn’t work out – he only found the back of the net [once](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gabriel-barbosa/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/244275) in 10 games, and also struggled at Benfica on loan.

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His return to Brazil, though, appears to have rejuvenated him. At Flamengo, he has managed a hugely impressive [70](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gabriel-barbosa/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/244275) goals in 98 matches, also providing 19 assists and helping his side win the Copa Libertadores along the way. Brazil legend Zico has also showered the forward in praise ([via caughtoffside.com](https://www.caughtoffside.com/2021/03/01/gabigol-has-everything-to-be-the-greatest-striker-in-flamengos-history-flamengo-legend-has-high-praise-for-striker-gabriel-barbosa/)). At just 24 years of age, Barbosa has plenty of time to impress if he is given another chance in Europe – he should be a top target for Moyes and co.

***In other news, [West Ham fans were livid with this transfer update.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-transfer-rumours/west-ham-hammers-ex-whu-employee-london-stadium-david-moyes-transg/)***