The Hammers have had to wait while Gomez, 22, was involved in the Copa America with Uruguay, but their shock defeat by Peru on Saturday has now left the way clear for negotiations to restart. Gomez has been Hammers manager Manuel Pellegrini’s chief striking target since January. The Premier League club have yet to table a bid – but they are facing serious competition for the striker from Valencia. The La Liga club had a opening bid of around £22m knocked back by Celta – but are now offering a players plus cash deal.

Source: Express June 30, 2019 21:30 UTC