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West Ham United have shown ambition in trying to secure a club record deal for Benfica star Darwin Nunez, but there are huge question marks over whether they will be able to do so. welcome the striker to the London Stadium before the 11pm deadline tonight, according to journalist Pete O’ Rourke.
The Hammers have been unable to bring in any reinforcements since the transfer window reopened at the start of the year, but it looks like boss David Moyes is keen to link up with Nunez as he looks to reinforce his options.
What’s the latest news about Nunez?
It emerged that West Ham had a £60million bid for Nunez rejected by Portuguese side Benfica on deadline day.
If the move had taken place, the leader would have become the most expensive arrival in Hammers history.
West Ham transfer insider ExWHUemployee has suggested the east Londoners could still return to Benfica with an improved offer as they attempt to complete the deal in the final hours of the window.
However, with time running out before the deadline and Nunez currently on international duty thousands of miles away with Uruguay, it is believed it will be difficult for Moyes to get his man through before 11pm tonight.
Failing to steer the 22-year-old away from his current employers, the Hammers could be left with just one senior striker option – in the form of Michail Antonio – until the end of the season.
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What did Pete O’Rourke say about Nunez?
O’Rourke believes West Ham will only be able to secure a last-minute deal for Nunez if he returns to Benfica with a hugely lucrative offer.
Although the reporter believes the Hammers owners have shown they are serious by agreeing to offer a club record fee, he does not expect their lawsuit to be successful before the deadline.
O’Rourke told GIVEMESPORT: “I just can’t see Benfica letting him go now unless West Ham make him an astronomical offer.
“He is also currently on international duty, which complicates matters. I think this one is highly unlikely, but West Ham are definitely showing their ambition by trying to get this deal done.”
How has Nunez fared so far this season?
It’s easy to see why West Ham want to welcome Nunez to the Premier League as he’s been in exceptional form, finding the back of the net 20 times in 25 outings at Benfica.
He put his rivals in the Portuguese top flight to the sword, scoring 15 goals in 16 appearances and registering two hat-tricks.
Nunez’s impressive form has seen him take his Uruguay cap tally to seven, with his last international appearance coming last week.
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