‘Would be an unbelievable coup’ – West Ham join Liverpool in race for EFL player: The verdict

This article is part of Football League World’s ‘The Verdict’ series, which provides personal opinions from the FLW writers regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…

West Ham United are keen on Fulham playmaker Fabio Carvalho ahead of the summer, journalist Alex Crook has told GiveMeSport. 

Carvalho is out of contract in the summer but Liverpool look in the driving seat after running out of time to sign him in January, meaning the Hammers would have to hijack their move.

But would he be a good signing for West Ham? And do they need him?

Our FLW issue their verdicts…

Adam Jones

This would be an unbelievable coup for the Hammers considering the intensity of Liverpool’s interest in the 19-year-old.

Ideally, they would have him at their disposal now for the purpose of getting as much creativity in their team as possible, something they need with a lack of clinical forwards (and forwards in general) at the club after failing to address their striking area during the January window.

In saying that, the likes of Manuel Lanzini and Nikola Vlasic means they don’t necessarily require him as a matter of urgency unless one of the duo departs in the summer.

But this signing will probably be made with one eye on the long term as opposed to him being a regular starter. You certainly wouldn’t rule out the possibility of him forcing his way into their squad on a regular basis though after becoming an instrumental figure for the Cottagers.

Toby Wilding

You get the feeling this would be an excellent piece of business for West Ham.

Carvalho has already shown what a talent he is at such a young age, meaning he could be a huge asset for the Hammers for years to come if he moved to the London