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West Ham set to sign £31m midfielder after Carvalho deal breaks down

As the Hammers grow impatient with Lisbon and their increasing demands for a Carvalho deal the London team turn their attention elsewhere in Portugal

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By Livvi Sefton
15th August 2017, 4:30 pm
Updated: 25th August 2017, 4:57 pm

WEST HAM have reportedly set their sights on Porto midfielder Danilo Pereira as a back up if their attempts at landing William Carvalho fall short.

The Hammers have been in pole position to secure Carvalho but are apparently frustrated as Lisbon continue to hold out for more cash.

West Ham will turn their attention to Danilo Pereira if a deal for William Carvalho falls through
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West Ham will turn their attention to Danilo Pereira if a deal for William Carvalho falls through

The Hammers are growing frustrated in their efforts to land top target Carvalho
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The Hammers are growing frustrated in their efforts to land top target Carvalho

After long negotiations, Sporting Lisbon have stalled proceedings according to the Mirror and are reluctant to lose the 25-year-old for less than £36million.

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Slaven Bilic is still keen to land his top target and was said to be closing in on a £32m deal.

But he will be ready to switch his attention to Pereira if the Hammers and Lisbon can’t come to an agreement.

The Portuguese defensive midfielder has spent the past two seasons at Porto scoring ten goals in 61 appearances to draw attention from around the Premier League.

Though Bilic may also have a tough time in striking a deal with Porto, who also seem keen to hold on to their player.

Earlier this year the Portuguese side bumped up the 25-year-old’s release clause to £51m amid interest from Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool.

Pereira has made 61 appearances with 10 goals for Porto since signing a four-year contract in 2015
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Pereira has made 61 appearances with 10 goals for Porto since signing a four-year contract in 2015

Slaven Billic wants to top off his busy summer of spending with by bringing in a highly rated midfielder
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Slaven Billic wants to top off his busy summer of spending with by bringing in a highly rated midfielder

Pereira has been on the radar of the Premier League clubs’ scouts and West Ham would be willing to ramp up their efforts to bring him to the London Stadium.

The Guinea Bissau born player has won 22 caps for Portugal which included winning the Euro 2016 alongside Carvalho.

Another option for Bilic in midfield is Benfica’s Ljubomir Fejsa who after winning ten consecutive league titles in three countries since 2008 has earned the nickname of ‘Mr Success’.

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