Flocking to Twitter, these West Ham United fans have reacted to a transfer update involving their club and Flamengo striker Gabriel Barbosa.
David Moyes’s side, looking to end their year-long search for a new striker after the sale of Sebastien Haller last January, are reportedly eyeing Michail Antonio alternatives ahead of the winter window next month.
It is believed that one of West Ham’s transfer priorities is a forward alongside the addition of a new centre-half and potentially Jesse Lingard (The Evening Standard), with the likes of Adam Hlozek and Divock Origi apparently on the agenda (ExWHUemployee).
Other forwards are also being considered as Eurosport journalist Dean Jones shares the latest. According to his information, West Ham are keen on South American forward Barbosa who has been in fine form for Flamengo over 2021.
It is believed he could even become available on a loan deal as the Irons and Moyes weigh up short term striker additions.
Irons react…
Given Barbosa has racked up a brilliant 29 goals over the calendar year in all competitions, it’s hardly surprising that some supporters see him as a would-be ‘dream’ signing.
However, some also believe that a loan would be difficult to pull off – find all of their reactions to the development down below:
“This would be the dream for me”
Credit: @AlfieMax_WHU
“YEEEEEES GABIGOL”
Credit: @brad_hass4
“Get him in West ham”
Credit: @Jinglis01492553
“A loan would be awesome but I just don’t see it happening.”
Credit: @NeilFitzUk
“Loan would be excellent, but this reeks of Bacca!”
Credit: @WhufcSloth
“here we go again”
Credit: @whujoe
In other news: ‘Can’t wait’, ‘Best news today’…ExWHUemployee’s ‘amazing’ update has many West Ham fans buzzing, find out more here.
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