DAMN!!! West Ham personally reject whooping transfer offer of HUGE profit transfer of Benchwarmer due to…… Does this reason justify this BOLD decision?
West Ham have had an impressive transfer window so far, with Julen Lopetegui bringing in eight new players to the London Stadium. Despite this success, the Hammers’ head coach is pushing for even more additions, aiming to have two top-quality players in every position.
However, before Lopetegui can bring in more reinforcements, he needs to offload some of the squad’s deadwood. There are several players who are unlikely to feature under the Spaniard, making it crucial to move them on before the transfer window closes.
Lopetegui’s overhaul of the squad is a long-term project. While his signings this summer have been spot on, he now faces the task of clearing out players who don’t meet the required standard. Additionally, bringing in funds to comply with the new PSR guidelines would be a significant advantage.
This context makes the latest transfer news all the more puzzling…
**West Ham Puzzlingly Reject Luizao Bid**
The 22-year-old centre-back, Luizao, has been with West Ham for 19 months but has yet to break into the first team, remaining in the under-21 squad. This situation alone speaks volumes.
According to Brazilian outlet UOL, West Ham have turned down a £2.5 million bid for Luizao. This isn’t the first time the Hammers have rejected offers for the player, having done so during the January transfer window as well. Now, the club is reportedly asking for £4.2 million—a figure that seems highly unrealistic.
Rejecting £2.5 million for Luizao, which would be pure profit, is a baffling decision by West Ham’s management.
**Luizao in Limbo**
Luizao joined West Ham on a free transfer from São Paulo in January 2023 but has yet to make a senior appearance for the club. Despite showing some promise with the under-21s last season, displaying aggressive tackling and strong aerial ability, it’s clear he’s not ready for first-team football. If he were, Lopetegui would have given him a chance during pre-season.
It’s hard to imagine Corinthians, or any other club, agreeing to pay anything close to £4.2 million for Luizao. If West Ham doesn’t lower their demands, the young centre-back risks being stuck in limbo—neither playing first-team football nor securing a move away.