West Ham Close In on Keeper as Real Reason Behind Failed Hermansen Bid Emerges
West Ham are closing in on a deal for Botafogo goalkeeper John Victor, according to Sky Sports, who used some rather telling wording in their latest update.
The Hammers reportedly had a second bid of €9.5 million rejected late last night, but have returned with a third offer in a bid to get the deal over the line.
More interesting, however, is Sky’s claim that West Ham “went nowhere near” Leicester City’s valuation of Mads Hermansen—suggesting the move collapsed due to money, not ambition.
This version differs significantly from yesterday’s explanation, which indicated that Hermansen’s insistence on guaranteed first-team football was the issue. Sky’s update suggests the real problem was financial—a far more likely scenario.
Hermansen is wanted but West Ham can’t afford Leicester keeper
As for Victor, the Brazilian stopper now looks increasingly likely to complete a move to West Ham for a fee in the region of £10 million, with Bournemouth’s Neto reportedly heading to Brazil to replace him.
If true, it’s a deal that could bring a swift end to the Hammers goalkeeper hunt—but it also raises further questions about the club’s ability to pay for top-level targets.
Clips of a John Victor goalkeeping howler have been doing the rounds on social media which hasn’t helped the players cause. The Brazilian is undoubtedly the cheaper alternative rather than the outstanding candidate. There are mixed reports and concerns regarding his ability but by most accounts he enjoyed an excellent Club World Cup and decent domestic campaign for Botofogo.
West Ham Close In on Keeper as Real Reason Behind Failed Hermansen Bid Emerges
West Ham are closing in on a deal for Botafogo goalkeeper John Victor, according to Sky Sports, who used some rather telling wording in their latest update.
The Hammers reportedly had a second bid of €9.5 million rejected late last night, but have returned with a third offer in a bid to get the deal over the line.
More interesting, however, is Sky’s claim that West Ham “went nowhere near” Leicester City’s valuation of Mads Hermansen—suggesting the move collapsed due to money, not ambition.
This version differs significantly from yesterday’s explanation, which indicated that Hermansen’s insistence on guaranteed first-team football was the issue. Sky’s update suggests the real problem was financial—a far more likely scenario.
Hermansen is wanted but West Ham can’t afford Leicester keeper
As for Victor, the Brazilian stopper now looks increasingly likely to complete a move to West Ham for a fee in the region of £10 million, with Bournemouth’s Neto reportedly heading to Brazil to replace him.
If true, it’s a deal that could bring a swift end to the Hammers goalkeeper hunt—but it also raises further questions about the club’s ability to pay for top-level targets.
Clips of a John Victor goalkeeping howler have been doing the rounds on social media which hasn’t helped the players cause. The Brazilian is undoubtedly the cheaper alternative rather than the outstanding candidate. There are mixed reports and concerns regarding his ability but by most accounts he enjoyed an excellent Club World Cup and decent domestic campaign for Botofogo.
