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title: "West Ham United: Journalist shares big Arthur Cabral update on Twitter"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-united-arthur-cabral-update-latest-transfer-news-david-moyes-whufc-goal-brasil/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2022-01-05T11:35:34Z"
modified: "2022-01-05T11:35:34Z"
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# West Ham United: Journalist shares big Arthur Cabral update on Twitter

**Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/thirfernandes/status/1478093192918716419?s=21), Goal Brasil reporter Thiago Fernandes has now shared a big update on West Ham United’s pursuit of FC Basel powerhouse striker Arthur Cabral.**

### The Lowdown: West Ham eye new forward…

It is no secret that manager David Moyes has been targeting fresh forward additions since club record signing Sebastien Haller departed the club for Ajax a year ago.

[West Ham latest updates!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/west-ham-latest-updates/)

Bids [have been made](https://www.claretandhugh.info/moyes-confirms-transfer-bid/) for new strikers since last January with many names [entering the fray](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/12508492/gabriel-barbosa-west-ham-hold-talks-over-signing-flamengo-striker-nicknamed-gabigol) since then, including prolific Basel ace Cabral.

The Irons and new head of recruitment Rob Newman have been[linked with a move for the in-form 23-year-old](https://www.hammers.news/transfer-news/exclusive-swiss-journalist-shares-information-on-17m-west-ham-bid-for-arthur-cabral/) since the end of 2021 amid West Ham’s striker search as Fernandes now shares a major update on social media.

### The Latest: Fernandes makes major claim…

According to the reporter’s sources, West Ham ‘promises’ a formal offer to sign Cabral ‘in the coming days’ with a move for the player now imminent.

“West Ham promises formal offer for Arthur Cabral in the coming days,” he explained on [Twitter.](https://twitter.com/thirfernandes/status/1478093192918716419?s=21)

“Basel wants 15 million euros, player asks for 2.5 million euros per season.”

### The Verdict: Right move?

Scoring an incredible 27 goals and assisting eight others in all competitions already this season ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/arthur-cabral/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/390638)), it’s little wonder West Ham are about to make their move for Cabral.

At just 23, the Brazilian could also come with significant potential for sell-on value and has been lavished with praise on multiple occasions for his talent.

Basel ‘squad planner’ Philipp Kaufmann lauded Cabral’s ‘phenomenal’ numbers (via [Nau.ch](https://www.nau.ch/sport/fussball/fc-basel-kein-angebot-fur-cabral-das-kann-sich-jederzeit-andern-66075244)) whilst Swiss journalist Andre Oechsner told [Hammers News](https://www.hammers.news/transfer-news/exclusive-swiss-journalist-shares-information-on-17m-west-ham-bid-for-arthur-cabral/) that the South American also has a ‘phenomenal’ eye for goal.

The powerful 6 foot 1 attacker, according to Oechsner again, possesses [‘excellent physicality’](https://www.hammers.news/transfer-news/exclusive-swiss-journalist-shares-information-on-17m-west-ham-bid-for-arthur-cabral/) – a redeeming quality of his playing style which could make him a more-than ideal fit for the Premier League.

Given his club are apparently demanding just €15 million (£12.5m), this offer surely must be made.

***In other news: West Ham source: Newman also eyeing bid for brand new forward target as club green light sale, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-transfer-rumours/west-ham-united-anwar-el-ghazi-transfer-news-latest-rumours-rob-newman-david-moyes-january-football-insider-whufc/)***