It’s starting to look like West Ham will need to make-do with the strikers they have until the summer, but there was something enticing about the prospect of signing Diego Costa.

Football.London linked him with a free transfer to The Hammers and he was clearly the biggest name who was available on a free, but it would’ve been the perfect example of a boom or bust move.

If he was able to bring some intensity and finishing ability to the forward line then he would’ve been perfect, but there was always the prospect of him spending most of his time in the physio’s room or in the stands after some needless red cards.


Lamentably it currently appears as though we will not actually find the opportunity to discover, with Sky Sports showing that he's set to get back to Brazil to finish paperwork for Palmeiras.

READ ALSO - He impressed me so well, he's a gift - Thomas Tuchel admits.


It ought to be a decent move for him and it's accounted for that he was a fanatic of the club whenever he was a child so it's an opportunity to experience a youth dream, while it likewise seems as though they're willing to give him a multi-year contract so that will factor into his choice as well. 

Concerning West Ham there aren't any conspicuous names out there who you would hope to come in and improve the group, so it very well may be an instance of holding up until the late spring.

 It’s starting to look like West Ham will need to make-do with the strikers they have until the summer, but there was something enticing about the prospect of signing Diego Costa.

Football.London linked him with a free transfer to The Hammers and he was clearly the biggest name who was available on a free, but it would’ve been the perfect example of a boom or bust move.

If he was able to bring some intensity and finishing ability to the forward line then he would’ve been perfect, but there was always the prospect of him spending most of his time in the physio’s room or in the stands after some needless red cards.


Lamentably it currently appears as though we will not actually find the opportunity to discover, with Sky Sports showing that he's set to get back to Brazil to finish paperwork for Palmeiras.

READ ALSO - He impressed me so well, he's a gift - Thomas Tuchel admits.


It ought to be a decent move for him and it's accounted for that he was a fanatic of the club whenever he was a child so it's an opportunity to experience a youth dream, while it likewise seems as though they're willing to give him a multi-year contract so that will factor into his choice as well. 

Concerning West Ham there aren't any conspicuous names out there who you would hope to come in and improve the group, so it very well may be an instance of holding up until the late spring.