West Ham United Are Ready To Offer Luizao To Sign Cornithian Striker: Is It A Good Decision From The Hammers? | OneFootball

West Ham United have no time to experiment. The London club need to make concrete decisions if they want to change their fortunes in the Premier League. The problem is not new; the lack of a reliable striker has limited their attacking ability, affecting collective performance.

Michail Antonio no longer intimidates like he used to, and Danny Ings seems disconnected from the rhythm of a team with European ambitions. Recent signings are also unconvincing. Evan Ferguson barely featured after arriving on loan from Brighton. Niclas Fullkrug, from Dortmund, has spent more time in the infirmary than on the pitch. So the summer will bring changes.

West Ham United Are Ready To Offer Luizao To Sign Yuri Alberto

According to Bolavip, the Hammers’ main target is Yuri Alberto, a 24-year-old striker who is currently shining at Corinthians. The Brazilian has 12 goals and one assist in 33 appearances this season, excelling in both the Brasileirao and the Copa Libertadores.

West Ham want to complete the deal by including Luizao in the deal. The 23-year-old defender does not feature in the current project, so offering him as part of the deal could help reduce the cost of the transfer. Luizao could return to Brazilian football and relaunch his career in an environment he already knows well.

This bid for Yuri Alberto is double-edged. The player has shown evolution after his return from Zenit, and his performance backs him up. He is not only a goalscorer, he also offers mobility, aggressiveness in the final third and a nose for goals in the opposition defence.

He is young, but with more than 150 professional games under his belt. In theory, he fits what West Ham needs. But translating that performance to England is not easy. The Premier League demands much more than talent. Physique, tactical reading and mentality all play a part, and a number of South American strikers have failed in their first year in the league.

Is it a good decision from the Hamers?

Moreover, the Luizao swap suggests that the club prioritise financial balance over sporting ambition. While the deal makes financial sense, the question is whether it is worth the risk for a player who has yet to prove his ability outside South America. Luizao, on the other hand, can find minutes at a Corinthians side that has always been in need of defensive reinforcements. From the Brazilian club’s perspective, the deal could benefit them if the defender can adapt quickly.

For the Hammers, the move represents a gamble rather than a certainty. However, given their current context, betting on an emerging talent like Yuri Alberto makes more sense than continuing to rely on strikers who have already shown their limits. In that sense, taking a risk now could open new doors in the short term. The key will be adaptation. If the Brazilian responds, West Ham United will have found their goal man. If not, he will be another name on the list of failed signings. The difference will be the environment, the patience of the coaching staff and the player’s own ambition.