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title: "West Ham United: Journalist drops big Raphinha transfer update"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-united-leeds-united-toby-cudworth-90min-raphinha-update-latest-whufc-transfer-news/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2022-01-29T12:35:37Z"
modified: "2022-01-29T12:35:37Z"
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# West Ham United: Journalist drops big Raphinha transfer update

**As per [90min reporter Toby Cudworth](https://twitter.com/toby_cudworth/status/1487119627574558728?s=21), writing on his personal Twitter account, some major transfer news has come out of West Ham involving Leeds United star Raphinha.**

### The Lowdown: West Ham set for crunch end…

David Moyes has just a few short days to land his preferred transfer targets and give West Ham a much better chance of qualifying for the Champions League next season.

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

The Scotsman’s side fight on far more fronts compared to 2020/2021 as they remain in contention for a shot at Europa League glory as well as having to contend with FA Cup matches.

Head of recruitment Rob Newman, as a result, is reportedly seeking a [new centre-half and forward](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10437339/West-Ham-sign-Marseille-defender-Duje-Caleta-Car-permanent-deal-month.html) for Moyes as January draws to a close.

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The Irons are currently in talks for both[defender Duje Caleta-Car of Marseille](https://www.90min.com/posts/west-ham-in-talks-with-marseille-over-double-loan-deal) and striker [Hugo Ekitike of Reims](https://twitter.com/skysportslyall/status/1487089012523388937?s=21), but in a surprise development, it appears West Ham have another big name on their list.

### The Latest: Cudworth drops major update…

Taking to[social media](https://twitter.com/toby_cudworth/status/1487119627574558728?s=21), 90min correspondent Cudworth has claimed that Newman and Moyes could make a ‘dramatic late move’ for Leeds star Raphinha.

“WHUFC could make a dramatic late move for Leeds winger Raphinha,” he stated.

“Will take a substantial offer for LUFC to entertain any kind of deal but have learned that West Ham are interested & may test their resolve.”

### The Verdict: Huge…

Signing Raphinha would be a major statement of intent on part of West Ham and could certainly come as an upgraded attacking midfield alternative to long-term target Jesse Lingard.

Compared to West Ham’s current squad, the Elland Road star is seemingly superior in every attacking sense imaginable.

According to [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/300447/Show/Raphinha), Raphinha has averaged a brilliant 3.1 shots, 2.1 key passes and 2.4 completed dribbles in the Premier League this season – far more than [any man at Moyes’ disposal.](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/29/Show/England-West-Ham)

Able to operate as a playmaker, on the wings and further forward ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/300447/Show/Raphinha)), the Brazilian would truly be a dream capture for West Ham, but a transfer may be difficult to say the least.

Leeds apparently demanded ‘more than £60 million’ for Raphinha last summer according to Fabrizio Romano (FIVE via [MOT Leeds News](https://motleedsnews.com/news/leeds-united-winger-raphinha-could-be-targeted-by-liverpool-romano/)), meaning GSB may have to absolutely smash their transfer record if that stance remains similar.

ExWHUemployee backs that a ‘£50m’ offer for a mystery player has been made through email discussions ([Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/posts/transfer-update-61761471)), perhaps signalling West Ham’s intent in these last few days of the winter, but Leeds’ prized gem may be too far out of reach.

***In other news: BBC journalist: West Ham offer made to sign ‘amazing’ attacker who club valued at ‘£50m’, find out more[here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-transfer-rumours/west-ham-united-bbc-simon-stone-jesse-lingard-update-latest-whufc-transfer-news-irons/)***