West Ham United could be the big beneficiaries of an imminent fire sale at La Liga giants Barcelona.
West Ham have turned a corner under David Moyes this season and are sitting in mid table after an upturn in form.
But the Hammers boss knows he must improve his squad to ensure survival in an increasingly competitive and congested Premier League.
The Scot has spoken publicly about his desire to bring in more midfield options to help his side look after the ball and pass better in the middle of the park.
The East Londoners have been linked with over 30 players in the transfer window so far with midfielders like Steven N’Zonzi, Etienne Capoue, Joe Allen and Harry After reported targets.
But could West Ham be the big beneficiaries of an imminent fire sale at La Liga giants Barcelona with a fresh bid for a midfielder they wanted in the summer, Andre Gomes?
Amongst those named as being up for sale is cultured Portuguese midfielder Gomes, who has failed to establish himself at the Camp Nou.
Gomes helped Portugal win Euro 2016 alongside a longstanding Hammers target William Carvalho and West Ham’s own Jose Fonte with whom he is close friends.
Could West Ham’s Jose Fonte (left) team up with Andre Gomes (right) for club and country?
He may be surplus to requirements at Barca but Gomes would offer Moyes exactly what he is looking for.
The Hammers tried to sign him in the summer, as reported by the Evening Standard at the time, but failed to complete a loan deal.
This time around the path has been cleared for the East Londoners to complete a deal at the second time of asking.
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