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title: "West Ham United: Hammers enter talks to sign Alberth Elis"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-06-13T16:05:48Z"
modified: "2021-06-13T16:05:48Z"
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# West Ham United: Hammers enter talks to sign Alberth Elis

**According to a report by Portuguese newspaper A Bola, via [Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/west-ham-and-southampton-initiated-talks-to-sign-player-club-requested-e10m-for-summer-sale/), West Ham United have commenced talks to know the fee needed to sign Boavista forward Alberth Elis this summer.**

### The Lowdown: West Ham eye attacking options…

It is well documented that manager David Moyes is eager to bring more attacking options to the London Stadium this summer.

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As well as a permanent deal for 2020/2021 loan sensation Jesse Lingard, West Ham are said to be on the hunt for a new talismanic striker as they look to shore up a problem position ([Claret & Hugh](https://www.claretandhugh.info/candh-exclusive-moyes-wants-three-positions-filled/)).

Michail Antonio played a starring role at points for the Irons last season but was [often ruled out of action](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/apr/09/michael-antonio-could-miss-rest-of-season-west-ham-david-moyes) through injury.

### The Latest: West Ham enter Elis talks…

Now, as per A Bola (via [Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/west-ham-and-southampton-initiated-talks-to-sign-player-club-requested-e10m-for-summer-sale/)), West Ham have commenced talks to find out the fee needed to sign Boavista forward Elis.

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As well as the Hammers, Premier League rivals Southampton are said to have done the same – with Brighton and Watford also closely following him back in April.

It is claimed by this report that the 25-year-old is ‘likely to leave’ the Estádio do Bessa this summer in what could be a boost for West Ham in their pursuit.

Elis completed his first full season in Europe’s top five divisions over 2020/2021 and finished it with a notable eight goals and seven assists over the Liga NOS campaign ([Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/west-ham-and-southampton-initiated-talks-to-sign-player-club-requested-e10m-for-summer-sale/)).

Boavista have told West Ham what they need to pay for his signature, around [€10 million (£8.5m).](https://sportwitness.co.uk/west-ham-and-southampton-initiated-talks-to-sign-player-club-requested-e10m-for-summer-sale/)

### The Verdict: Not a priority…

Despite being only 25, Elis already has much experience on the international stage – earning 42 caps for his native Honduras ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alberth-elis/profil/spieler/281319)).

He has also earned praise form ex-Celtic defender and compatriot Emilio Izaguirre, who told the Herald Times and Sport he is ‘very fast and strong’ (via [Glasgow Times](https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/18612720.emilio-izaguirre-reveals-spoken-goal-scoring-winger-alberth-elis-potential-celtic-switch/)).

However, given his lack of experience at the top level, it could in fact be a gamble – with the likes of Tammy Abraham and Youssef En-Nesyri, who have been linked ([ExWHUemployee](https://www.patreon.com/posts/exwhuemployee-49079836?utm_medium=post_notification_email&utm_source=post_link&utm_campaign=patron_engagement&token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJyZWRpc19rZXkiOiJpbnN0YW50LWFjY2Vzczo3M2JjNWI0Yi0wYzc3LTRhMjktYmE3Mi02MzVjYmJkZjU5ZTYifQ.X_dE9HYebEkhwoT_SQRAPUD5o_tlsM36hCBjjTffz7I)), potentially better options.

***In other news: ‘Incredible’…Sky Sports pundit raves as West Ham allegedly eye ‘fantastic signing’, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-transfer-rumours/west-ham-united-paul-robinson-raves-as-hammers-eye-chris-wood/)***