West Ham are reportedly interested in signing Braga youngster Vitor Oliveira, but they face competition from Premier League rivals Tottenham for his signature.
The Lowdown: Oliveira an emerging talent
The 21-year-old is an exciting young prospect in Portugal, scoring once in two Primera Liga starts so far this season. Also known as Vitinha (not the same one who played for Wolves last season), he struck four goals in Braga's 6-0 hammering of Santa Clara at the weekend in the Taca de Portugal.
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Oliveira also averaged a 90.9% pass completion rate in his only Europa League appearance in 2021/22 to date, having three shots in that game.
The Portuguese starlet is being linked with a move to England, with West Ham seemingly in the mix to sign him.
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The Latest: West Ham keen on move
According to Calciomercato [via Sport Witness], both West Ham and Spurs are keen on acquiring the Braga attacker's signature.
The report claimed that the pair are 'ready to battle' to sign Oliveira, although it isn't specified whether the transfer could happen in January or next summer.
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The Verdict: Added squad depth
While Oliveira wouldn't necessarily come in as a regular starter for West Ham, he is someone who could be a solid backup for Michail Antonio from January onwards.
There may be times when the Jamaica international, who has started 14 of the Irons' 16 Premier League and Europa League games so far this term, needs to be given a rest as the campaign progresses, at which point the 21-year-old Portuguese gem could fill in and prove his worth.
The fact that he has scored eight goals in just 11 Braga appearances overall suggests that he could be ready to make the step up to the Premier League.
In other news, West Ham have been linked with a move for a striker. Find out who it is here.