Another significant development is that, while in Brazil, technical director Tim Steidten is shifting his focus to new West Ham targets.
With West Ham, they say there’s never a dull moment, and this past night proved it once more.
Early completion of deals throughout the summer transfer window is the goal for West Ham.
Technical director Tim Steidten wants to have three of the eight players the Hammers hope to sign in time for new head coach Julen Lopetegui’s first official day of work on July 1.
Naturally, the Spaniard and Steidten have been collaborating behind the scenes on West Ham’s transfer strategy.
And after an agreement was reached with Flamengo for Brazil’s Fabricio Bruno, the center back, it appeared to have paid off.
A turbulent Bruno deal Even Fabrizio Romano, the transfer reporter, gave West Ham’s approach for Bruno his signature “here we go” stamp.
However, news that Bruno is now requesting better personal conditions caused turbulence in the Bruno contract last night.
The surprising news was made by Brazilian journalist Vene Casagrande, who said that Flamengo’s £12.5 million deal for West Ham’s first summer signing could possibly fall through. It appears that there has been additional development.
While in Brazil, Steidten makes a dramatic turn to recruit new West Ham players. The West Ham director, Casagrande, claims that he is now in Brazil finalizing the Bruno transaction.
Steidten turns to pursue new goals in Brazil. Wesley Gassova is another player for whom West Ham and Corinthians have been in talks. Casagrande, however, claims that Steidten is ignoring Bruno’s fresh requests.
And instead, the German has gone to other sports and made moves at new targets in an effort to leave no detail overlooked.
This Wednesday, the West Ham director, who is now in Rio de Janeiro attempting to finalize the acquisition of Fabricio Bruno from Flamengo, will undoubtedly visit Maracanã to see the Fluminense match and conduct player analysis, according to Casagrande. “The English squad will actually not raise the Fla defender’s pay offer. Stated differently, Fabricio Bruno is the one handling the sale. Rubro-Negro is expecting an answer from the athlete as soon as possible, and has already agreed to sell.
Offer for sensation is shutdown
The journalist has also revealed Steidten made an initial offer to Palmeiras for teenage midfield sensation Luis Guilherme only to be shutdown instantly.
Further details regarding the West Ham executive who is in Rio in an attempt to purchase Fabricio Bruno from Flamengo,” he continued.
The official of the English club visited São Paulo this week and even spoke with Palmeiras regarding Luis Guilherme; however, the Alviverde board was not even willing to proceed with a potential negotiation for the 18-year-old midfielder’s sale.
Hammers focus on Brazil market
Last night we suggested this could be some brinkmanship from Bruno or Flamengo.
But it seems Steidten is in no mood to allow West Ham to be played.
He certainly got to see an entertaining match by going to watch Fluminense. They beat Alianza Lima 3-2.
Three goals in five minutes after half-time had the scores at 2-2 but Fluminense won it in the last 10 minutes.
It’s unclear if Steidten went to the game in search of a possible Bruno substitute.
It is certain, therefore, that West Ham is eager to conduct a significant amount of business in the Brazilian market this summer.
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