West Ham target transfer move for 28-year-old attacking midfielder

West Ham are rivalling Napoli in pursuit of FC Cincinnati attacking midfielder Evander, according to Area Napoli. West Ham are being linked with a move for the Brazilian this summer as they hunt for some reinforcements. WHUFC are looking to boost their squad as they prepare for the start of the new Championship season under head coach Nuno Espirito Santo. Evander, 28, is a key player for FC Cincinnati in MLS and has made 60 appearances for them in all competitions to date, chipping in with 31 goals and 26 assists. He is under contract until December 2027 meaning he is due to become available as a free agent next year. In this latest update regarding his long-term future in America, Area Napoli claim he has emerged on the radar of Napoli and the Hammers in this transfer window. It remains to be seen at this stage whether his current club will be able to keep hold of him over the coming weeks amid attention from elsewhere. West Ham need to ensure that they get their recruitment right as they look to freshen up their ranks. They slipped out of the Premier League after finishing in the bottom three with Wolves and Burnley. West Ham target move for FC Cincinnati star Evander this summer West Ham could see Evander as someone to add more quality to their squad. If he joined WHUFC, he would provide them with more competition and depth. At the age of 28, he has been around the block now and would inject experience into their dressing room too. He has played just under 350 games in his career to date. Evander may fancy a new challenge in Europe again and the Hammers would be able to provide him with a platform to show what he can do. He would get more game time at the London Stadium than he would if he went to Napoli. The ex-Brazil youth international joined FC Cincinnati in 2025 and has since become one of their most prized assets. He has also had spells in the past at Vasco da Gama, FC Midtjylland and Portland Timbers. Evander stats for FC Cincinnati in all competitions to date The Verdict: Evander would be eye-catching signing for West Ham ahead of next season West Ham should do everything they can to beat Napoli to Evander’s signature. He has been a real hit at FC Cincinnati and his numbers have been very impressive so he is worth a punt by WHUFC. The Hammers have lost Mateus Fernandes to Tottenham Hotspur so could do with someone like him to replace his creativity. Time will tell whether they are able to lure him over to England. The post West Ham target transfer move for 28-year-old attacking midfielder appeared first on The72 - Football League News.