West Ham are preparing a fresh move for Kaio Jorge after Cruzeiro rejected their initial proposal. New details from Brazil explain how the Premier League club plan to proceed. ESPN journalists revealed the update live on TV, and Bolavip later relayed the information.
As already reported, West Ham structured their opening move as a six-month loan until June 2026. The deal included an initial €4m payment and a mandatory purchase clause. That clause depended on performance targets and could take the total to around €25m.
Cruzeiro rejected the proposal outright. The club made it clear that both the structure and the figures fell well short of expectations.
West Ham bid was strategic, not decisive
What is new is the confirmation, directly from ESPN, that West Ham intend to return to the table. Journalists Bruno Andrade and Felipe Silva explained that the first bid was designed to open talks and test Cruzeiro’s stance.
Now that the Brazilian club have made their position clear, West Ham are expected to adjust both the format and the value of their next proposal.
Cruzeiro remain firm in negotiations. The club continue to signal that Kaio Jorge will only leave for a fee close to €40m. Internally, they still treat him as a key player unless an offer arrives that truly changes the financial equation.
Premier League factor could influence decision
Journalist Jorge Nicola added further context on his YouTube channel. He said that both Cruzeiro and Kaio Jorge are waiting for approaches from bigger European clubs. However, he also pointed out that the chance to play in the Premier League could weigh heavily on the striker’s decision.
That scenario means West Ham may still appeal to Kaio Jorge, even if they are not viewed as a traditional “top-shelf” European giant.
For now, Cruzeiro assume Kaio Jorge will stay. With Tite recently appointed as head coach, the board are prioritising continuity and only minor squad adjustments. Still, West Ham’s willingness to return with a new bid keeps the situation alive, and the next move from London could prove decisive.
