Club owners furious over West Ham’s £25 million striker bid.
West Ham United reportedly submit major bid for Brazilian striker ahead of summer transfer window.
Graham Potter must prioritize securing a new striker for West Ham this summer.
Reports suggest that West Ham have declined the opportunity to sign Yoane Wissa, with Potter instead searching for a younger, more clinical forward than the Brentford attacker.
Historically, the Hammers have struggled to get their striker signings exactly right, and if Potter wants to drive real progress at the London Stadium, he must break that trend this summer.
It appears that the 49-year-old West Ham head coach has a particular target in mind.
Corinthians Unhappy with West Ham’s Bid for Yuri Alberto
Yuri Alberto has emerged as a key target for the Hammers this summer.
The striker’s agent recently revealed that West Ham have already submitted a formal offer for his client.
However, this revelation has not gone down well at Neo Quimica Arena.
According to ESPN, Corinthians are unhappy with Alberto’s agent for disclosing that a £25 million bid had been made by West Ham.
The Brazilian club’s frustration stems from the fact that they did not receive a direct proposal from West Ham for the 24-year-old forward.
From Corinthians’ perspective, their stance is understandable.
If the Hammers are genuinely interested in securing Alberto’s services, they should have approached the club’s owners directly with an offer.
Alternatively, it’s possible that Alberto’s agent is stirring the pot in an attempt to push through a lucrative move for his client.
Sullivan’s Influence on the Yuri Alberto Pursuit
West Ham’s interest in Yuri Alberto is not new. The club was first linked with the Brazilian forward back in the summer of 2022, and their continued pursuit suggests a recurring pattern in their transfer approach.
The key figure in this prolonged interest appears to be David Sullivan.
His involvement raises concerns, as it suggests that he is still heavily influencing transfer decisions.
Ideally, Potter and his recruitment specialist, Kyle Macaulay, should be working in close collaboration to identify and secure the right signings.
If Sullivan is the one making the key decisions instead, it could spell trouble for West Ham’slong-term ambitions.
