Breaking News: West Ham Secures Another 18-Year-Old Wonderkid from Brazil

West Ham have seemingly found an alternative defender after encountering difficulties in their pursuit of Flamengo’s Fabrício Bruno.

Hammers director of football Tim Steidten has remained in Brazil, successfully concluding a deal for Luis Guilherme, but negotiations for Fabrício Bruno have proven challenging. Now, the focus has shifted to Vitão.

West Ham continues to explore options in the Brazilian market and views Vitão, a player from Colorado, as a promising alternative. The rationale behind the insistence on recruiting a Brazilian defender remains unclear, but with Max Kilman valued at £40m, it may simply be a matter of value.

After Fabrício Bruno reportedly withdrew from negotiations, Steidten began discussions with Vitão’s representatives from Internacional and is considering formalizing a proposal to the Brazilian club. The information was first reported by “Revista Colorada” and confirmed by GOAL.

West Ham is preparing an initial offer of 8 million euros. Internacional, on the other hand, expects to receive at least 10 million euros. Colorado owns 80% of the player’s economic rights, with the remaining 20% belonging to his representatives, which must be resolved entirely before any transfer can be finalized due to third-party ownership rules.