Every day, there appears to be a report about Gabriel Barbosa and his future away from Inter in the Italian press.
After all, the Brazilian was a big investment for the Serie A side, one that hasn’t worked out, and they’re now trying to make their money back in some shape or form.
A successful loan spell with Santos helped the player’s stock on the European market, and a number of Premier League sides, notably West Ham, have taken an interest.
We highlight the Hammers as they are the recurring leaders in any report, and it’s no different on Friday as Corriere dello Sport explain what needs to be done for Manuel Pellegrini to get his man, and that includes ‘giving up’ on Lucas Perez (which we guess means getting rid of).
The biggest obstacle remains the work permit, and West Ham want to make sure he’d get one before making a move for the forward, who is ‘attracted’ at the prospect of moving to the Premier League.
Inter’s favourite method of transfer would be a permanent one, but Corriere explain they also aren’t ‘excluding a loan’ either, as long as the Hammers take on all of his wages.
However, we’re going to have to wait before any decision is made, at least until next week, as the Italian newspaper report a meeting is set to take place between everyone when Barbosa returns to Milan.
