West Ham United Want To Offer Guilherme Plus Cash To Sign Brazilian Forward: The Right Move For The Hammers? | OneFootball

West Ham United stand at a familiar crossroads where ambition and need meet under the glare of the January window. The Hammers have struggled to find consistency in front of goal. Their attack has shown fatigue and lacks depth.

Manager Nuno Espírito Santo face a challenging time ahead as Niclas Füllkrug continues to sit out injured. That situation forces Callum Wilson and Callum Marshall to carry the load. The club worries about its blunt edge in attack, so it plans to take bold measures.

West Ham want to offer Luis Guilherme plus cash to sign Vitor Roque

According to Matt Kempt in Claret & Hugh, West Ham plan to prepare a player-plus-cash bid for Brazilian forward Vitor Roque. His name is drawing constant attention from scouts across Europe. Roque has climbed through the ranks with steady progress.

He came through América Mineiro’s youth setup, broke out at Cruzeiro, and later impressed at Palmeiras. His career has shown clear growth. The 20-year-old scored 21 goals and provided six assists in the ongoing campaign so far, which caught the eye of several European clubs.

However, West Ham are approaching his signature with financial caution. The above report suggests they plan to include Luis Guilherme in a swap deal and add cash to complete the move. Guilherme has shown moments of promise but has struggled to earn playing time under both Graham Potter and Nuno.

The potential exchange carries both risk and opportunity. Fans are now questioning whether this move shows short-term thinking or genuine squad development. This situation mirrors recent reports that Crystal Palace have set their sights on Max Kilman. It also ties with our earlier report where Pete O’Rourke hinted at a January move for Joshua Zirkzee amid West Ham interest. Each story shows clubs pushing to find the right spark before the new year.

The gamble of gain and loss for the Hammers

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – SEPTEMBER 17: Vitor Roque of Palmeiras celebrates after scoring the team’s second goal during the Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2025 Quarter-final first-leg match between River Plate and Palmeiras at Estadio Más Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti on September 17, 2025 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

West Ham know they must sharpen their attack, and they see Roque as the player who can bring the pace, strength, and directness they lack. His instincts around the box and hunger for goals might give their forward line the urgency it needs. Yet another side of the story raises questions.

Guilherme still holds untapped potential in London. His technical skill and movement mark him as one of Brazil’s brightest young players. Selling him too early could look shortsighted if he blossoms elsewhere. Meanwhile, Roque struggled to adapt during his earlier time in Europe with Barcelona, though he showed his quality in certain moments.

The Premier League’s pace and intensity could test Roque, and mid-table clubs rarely show patience when results dip. This possible swap reveals calculated impatience; the urge to fix the present even if it risks the future. West Ham’s gain or regret will depend on how well Roque performs in England and how far Guilherme progresses back home.

So, what do you think, West Ham supporters? Would you back a move that brings instant firepower at the cost of long-term promise? Does the idea of Roque in claret and blue excite you, or does Guilherme deserve another chance to shine before leaving?