Overview

• West Ham are working on an initial loan for John Victor with a purchase option, with some reports outlining a conditional obligation if he reaches 25 Premier League appearances.
• Botafogo have pushed for a higher fee than figures reported in current proposals, and negotiations remain active late in the window.
• The club had an agreement in principle for Victor earlier this month before pivoting to sign Mads Hermansen from Leicester.
• Hermansen has conceded eight goals in West Ham’s first two league games, intensifying the search for another goalkeeper.
• Uncertainty over Alphonse Areola and Wes Foderingham as backups persists, while Victor’s strong form in Brazil keeps him a prominent target.