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title: "West Ham: Irons set for Lazaro talks after ‘opening proposal’"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2022-08-21T11:04:35Z"
modified: "2022-08-21T11:04:35Z"
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# West Ham: Irons set for Lazaro talks after ‘opening proposal’

**[West Ham United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-news/) have made an ‘opening proposal’ to sign a new target in Flamengo attacker Lazaro, according to reports.**

### The Lowdown: West Ham keeping busy…

The east Londoners are keeping busy in this summer’s transfer window after [sealing moves](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/west-ham-united/transfers/verein/379) for Nayef Aguerd, Flynn Downes, Alphonse Areola (loan made permanent), Gianluca Scamacca, Maxwel Cornet and Thilo Kehrer.

Indeed, it is believed that West Ham also want to sign a new left-back and attacking midfielder, with Club Brugge star Hans Vanaken seen as a real target for the Irons ([talkSPORT](https://talksport.com/football/1174022/west-ham-transfer-news-hans-vanaken-left-back/)).

Links also surround Chelsea duo Ruben Lofus-Cheek and Armando Broja ([talkSPORT](https://talksport.com/football/1174255/transfer-notebook-chelsea-west-ham-burnley-leicester-jamie-vardy-contract/)) as head of recruitment Rob Newman aims to tackle the market before September 1.

### The Latest: West Ham make ‘opening proposal’ for Lazaro…

West Ham have now tabled an opening bid of £6m for a new target in Lazaro.

However, as shared by Fabrizio Romano, this offer has been rejected, with talks set to continue over the 20-year-old’s signing.

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The journalist [explained](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1561041313553944579):

*“West Ham approaches Flamengo for offensive midfielder Lázaro. £6m bid opening proposal has been rejected.*

*“Negotiations will continue as many clubs are keen on signing Lázaro.”*

### The Verdict: Go back in?

Lazaro looks to be emerging as quite the talent in South America, standing out with some solid numbers for Flamengo at just 20 years of age.

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Across eight starts for the club in 2022, he has bagged [four goals and two assists,](https://www.sofascore.com/player/lazaro/1002556) whilst also grabbing headlines for some [particularly influential performances](https://newsbeezer.com/brazileng/lazaro-shows-relief-with-goals-in-flamengos-carioca-debut-and-praises-paulo-sousas-arrival-flamengo/).

While you could argue that he’s not ready for first team football in the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/), Lazaro certainly looks like one to watch for the future, and West Ham’s movement is a sign of the player’s real potential.