Yuri Alberto’s pursuit by West Ham dates back to 2022 and beyond: The young Corinthians striker disappointed a whole phalanx of Hammers fans by moving to Zenit St Petersburg when David Moyes would have dearly loved him to land at London Stadium. More recently West Ham were linked again with a rejected offer in 2023 for something around £13 million. So when thetimes.co.uk reported this afternoon that 24 year old Alberto had agreed personal terms with West Ham, there was a note of caution sounded as West Ham and Alberto have, shall we say, history. The Brazilian was reported as having agreed personal terms back in August 2023. Far be it from me to contradict either ‘The Times’ or Claret and Hugh’s impeccable source inside West Ham.

Source: The Times April 25, 2025 19:24 UTC