Fans of West Ham United have reacted to reported interest from the Hammers in signing Real Sociedad’s Willian Jose.
According to AS, David Moyes’ side is interested in bringing the Brazilian forward to the London Stadium before the end of the transfer window (via West Ham News), which some fans were not keen on.
West Ham have entered the race to sign Real Sociedad forward Willian Jose.
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— West Ham News (@WHUFC_News) January 30, 2020
Too slow no thanks
— Jamie Matthews (@Effectlly) January 30, 2020
oh no
— Lucas ? (@whuIucas) January 30, 2020
Another striker that relies upon service that we won’t provide – great! We need a forward with pace, how hard is that to understand?
— James Gunn (@jamesgunn_) January 30, 2020
Do you believe that West Ham will sign anyone else before the end of the transfer window?No, seems unlikely at this stageYes, I believe we could get one in
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During this season, the 28-year-old forward has featured in 22 games for his La Liga side in all competitions, in which he has scored eight goals and bagged zero assists (as per Transfermarkt).
In terms of an average rating, the Brazilian is on an underwhelming 6.59/10 for the term so far (per WhoScored), however, some fans were keen to pour cold water on this rumour for another reason.
Not available on loan or a free so not happening ?
— Jack Grogan-Fenn (@JackGroganFenn) January 30, 2020
I without knowing any facts I can say- no, no wr haven’t
— Rigger (@LiamHammer7) January 30, 2020
It is just a ruse to say we are trying to get someone in so it looks good on the clowns
— paul way (@paulway6) January 30, 2020
We will come last in the race again
— Peter Crowe (@petercrowe511) January 30, 2020
What do we think?
With the 28-year-old’s current market value sitting at £27 million and three-and-a-half years left on his contract (as per Transfermarkt), this one seems undoable without a hefty fee changing hands.
Even if the Hammers were able to secure Willian Jose’s talents for his market value, it is doubtable if he is worth even that when considering his average rating for the season (per WhoScored).