Bookies: West Ham an option for Sporting’s William Carvalho

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Sky Bet have cut odds on Carvalho signing for West Ham United to 8/1.

West Ham United are suddenly in with a shout of signing Sporting Clube de Portugal midfielder William Carvalho, according to Sky Bet.

The Hammers were previously low on the list of possible destinations for Carvalho, but have seen their odds cut to 8/1 – the same as linked London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

Sporting CP midfielder William Carvalho

But while West Ham’s presence is certainly intriguing, having not yet been credited with interest this summer, landing the 25-year-old could prove a difficult ask with Arsenal (7/2) and Manchester City (11/2) currently leading the way.

Speaking to Talksport last month, West Ham’s co-owner David Sullivan claimed his side were not looking to add to their central midfield options, despite strong links with Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere.

And with the likes of Pedro Obiang and Cheikhou Kouyate already on the books, there is arguably little need for another physical presence such as Carvalho.

The Portugal international signed a new four-year deal at Sporting in February 2016, which saw his release clause increased to €45 million (£40.7 million) Mirror).

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