West Ham to cancel two summer transfers despite manager Tim Steidten traveling to Brazil for talks
West Ham look set to move away in their pursuit of Brazilian pair Fabricio Bruno and Luis Guilherme, talkSPORT understands.
Manager Tim Steidten has personally been to Brazil as he attempts to strike deals for the new Hammers boss' duo. Julen Lopetegui.
He Hammers have been in advanced talks with Flamengo as they attempt to sign defender Bruno for £12.5m.
Bruno has become one of Brazil's best centre-backs after winning the Copa Libertadores in 2022, which saw the 28-year-old make his international debut against England at Wembley earlier this year.
And the east Londoners were in advanced talks to bring Palmeiras' teenage winger Guilherme to the London Stadium after submitted a bid of £25 million.
The 18-year-old made his senior debut in March 2023, but has become a key player for the league champions, where he is part of a formidable attack formed by Endrick, who is heading to Real Madrid.
but owner David Sullivan he now appears prepared to cancel both transfers.
West Ham are believed to be unwilling to pay the wages the duo are seeking.
And it is now understood that there is acceptance at the club that Bruno and Guilherme will be missed, and that other clubs will be able to meet their demands.
Guilherme now looks destined to end up in the Middle East, where Saudi Pro League bosses are looking to sign the world's best talent to raise the profile of the division.
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Despite the disappointment over Bruno and Guilherme, all signs still point to a busy summer at West Ham.
New manager Lopetegui is keen to strengthen his squad, with up to four signings potentially coming to the club.
The Spaniard is understood to want to bring in two defenders, and a wide forward is also believed to be a priority.
Meanwhile, there could be a handful of notable departures, with Danny Ings linked with a return to Southampton.
And it remains to be seen whether Saints will look to turn Flynn Downes' loan spell at St Mary's into a permanent stay following the club's promotion to the Premier League.
