West Ham United are challenging Newcastle for Wesley.
Club Brugge hitman Wesley appears to be in demand this summer, and a move to the Premier League could be on the cards for the Brazilian.
The 22-year-old smashed 17 goals for the Belgian side this season, as well as racking up 10 assists having impressed with his link-up play too.
Wesley was seen in tears against Royal Antwerp on the final day of the season, all but confirming that he’s leaving Club Brugge this summer.
Agent Paulo Nehmy has now told The Laziali that Newcastle United have opened talks about a move, but nothing can be done until Rafael Benitez’s future is resolved.
Nehmy noted that West Ham have also made contact, and with Newcastle still attempting to sort out Benitez’s future, there’s a window of opportunity for West Ham.
The Hammers need two, maybe even three or four strikers this summer, and having confirmed Andy Carroll’s exit on Wednesday, they need a target man.
Wesley fits the bill perfectly, and with The Chronicle claiming that a £16million bid is required to sign the striker, West Ham must make their move now before Newcastle can act.
Young, athletic, powerful and a great goalscorer, Wesley would be an exciting addition for West Ham, playing the target man role Pellegrini loves to utilise – and quickly setting up a deal now would be a masterstroke, taking Newcastle out of the picture.
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