“West Ham’s SHOCKING Bid to SNATCH Pep Guardiola’s DREAM Player from Man City – You Won’t Believe Who!”

West Ham United have finally started to make strides in the summer transfer window following the £55 million sale of Mohammed Kudus to Tottenham Hotspur.

Just a few weeks ago, supporters at the London Stadium might have wondered if the window had even opened, but their patience now appears to be paying off.

With Carlos Soler returning to Paris Saint-Germain after his loan spell, the Hammers have been actively searching for a midfield replacement.

Their focus now seems firmly set on securing the signature of Douglas Luiz.

West Ham Table Bid for Douglas Luiz Amid Guardiola Praise

Club chairman David Sullivan has intensified efforts to strengthen the squad following a disappointing 2024/25 campaign.

Head coach Graham Potter is keen on adding a ball-playing midfielder to help implement his tactical vision, and Luiz fits the profile.

According to Gazzetta Dello Sport (page 16, 20 July), both West Ham and Everton have submitted offers for the Juventus midfielder, with the two Premier League clubs leading the race.

Juventus currently value Luiz at £34 million, though a combination of financial pressure and a recent dip in the player’s form may force the Italian side to settle for a lower fee.

The 29-year-old Brazilian previously earned high praise from Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, who once stated Luiz had the quality to play for the Cityzens.

However, work permit issues prevented him from breaking into City’s squad, leading to a loan spell at Girona.

Eventually, Luiz made the move to Aston Villa, where he enjoyed a strong spell before joining Juventus last season for £43.2 million.

Since then, though, he has struggled to replicate his Premier League performances.

Luiz Could Be a Game-Changer for the Hammers

Luiz was instrumental in Aston Villa’s transformation from relegation battlers to European hopefuls.

Now, West Ham fans will hope he can bring similar influence to the London Stadium, helping the club bounce back from last season’s struggles and re-establish their presence in the top half of the Premier League.