As West Ham closes on a 30 million euro (£25.5 million) deal for the 18-year-old Brazilian midfielder Luis Guilherme, he is scheduled to have a physical this week.

Guilherme of Palmeiras would be the first player signed by West Ham after David Moyes was dismissed as manager at the end of the previous campaign by Julen Lopetegui.

In an attempt to strengthen new boss Lopetegui’s team, Irons director of football Tim Steidten has been in Brazil. Since Steidten took over the club’s transfer negotiations, the teenager would be the first to join.

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🚨🇧🇷 Luis Guilherme will become new West Ham player next week, exclusive story confirmed.

More details. ⤵️ #WHUFC

◉ Luis will fly to England on Sunday.

◉ Arriving in London with his camp on Monday.

◉ Medical between Tuesday and Wednesday, then time to sign until June 2029. pic.twitter.com/fK8ki1svOU
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 8, 2024

Guilherme joined Palmeiras in 2023 as a 17-year-old and participated in the Copa Libertadores this season.

West Ham United have agreed a deal with Palmeiras to sign Brazilian forward Luis Guilherme 📝 pic.twitter.com/BqbtIurpAa
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) June 8, 2024