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Scottish Sun
a day ago
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- Scottish Sun
Goalkeeper John Victor still keen on Premier League transfer despite West Ham leaving him stranded in airport
The Brazilian is an option for some Premier League giants looking for depth in net as the window closes j-ohn his way Goalkeeper John Victor still keen on Premier League transfer despite West Ham leaving him stranded in airport Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 'JILTED' John Victor still wants to play in England despite his West Ham snub. Brazilian keeper Victor was left in the lurch at Rio airport while Hammers agreed an £18million fee with Leicester for Mads Hermansen. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 John Victor saw a move to Premier League West Ham fall apart at the final stages Credit: Getty 3 But the 29-year-old is not letting that experience put him off a move to England Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The Botafogo stopper, 29, pushed for a West Ham move as the clubs haggled and the South Americans had already signed Neto from Bournemouth as a replacement. Despite all that, Victor is still hoping to come to the Prem and is now available to move on loan with a view to a buy. The 6ft 5in goalkeeper joined Botafogo from Brazilian giants Santos in 2024. He helped the John Textor-owned outfit to become Brazilian Serie A champions last season. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL INTO TOP GEA Man Utd exploring sensational Old Trafford return for David de Gea He also featured for the club in the Club World Cup, keeping a clean sheet in their 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the group stage. The Brazilian has been linked with Man Utd this window as Ruben Amorim looks to strengthen his options in net. The Red Devils have also been linked with PSG's Gianluigi Donnarumma this window. The Italian made an explosive statement suggesting he was being forced out of the club last week, and thanking the fans for his experiences in the French capital. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 3 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: ALL THE LATEST FROM THE SUMMER WINDOW Victor is highly regarded for his ball playing ability, a trait increasingly sought out in modern goalkeepers. However, his inexperience could be a sticking point for some of the game's top clubs, having played less than 140 senior matches at 29-years-old.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
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- The Irish Sun
Goalkeeper John Victor still keen on Premier League transfer despite West Ham leaving him stranded in airport
The Brazilian is an option for some Premier League giants looking for depth in net as the window closes j-ohn his way Goalkeeper John Victor still keen on Premier League transfer despite West Ham leaving him stranded in airport 'JILTED' John Victor still wants to play in England despite his West Ham snub. Brazilian keeper Victor was left in the lurch at Rio airport while Hammers agreed an £18million fee with Leicester for Mads Hermansen. 3 John Victor saw a move to Premier League West Ham fall apart at the final stages Credit: Getty 3 But the 29-year-old is not letting that experience put him off a move to England Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Advertisement The Botafogo stopper, 29, pushed for a West Ham move as the clubs haggled and the South Americans had already signed Neto from Bournemouth as a replacement. Despite all that, Victor is still hoping to come to the Prem and is now available to move on loan with a view to a buy. The 6ft 5in goalkeeper joined Botafogo from Brazilian giants Santos in 2024. He helped the John Textor-owned outfit to become Brazilian Serie A champions last season. Advertisement READ MORE ON FOOTBALL INTO TOP GEA Man Utd exploring sensational Old Trafford return for David de Gea He also featured for the club in the Club World Cup, keeping a clean sheet in their 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the group stage. The Brazilian has been linked with Man Utd this window as Ruben Amorim looks to strengthen his options in net. The Red Devils have also been linked with PSG's Gianluigi Donnarumma this window. The Italian made an explosive statement suggesting he was being forced out of the club last week, and thanking the fans for his experiences in the French capital. Advertisement CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 3 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: ALL THE LATEST FROM THE SUMMER WINDOW Victor is highly regarded for his ball playing ability, a trait increasingly sought out in modern goalkeepers. However, his inexperience could be a sticking point for some of the game's top clubs, having played less than 140 senior matches at 29-years-old. Advertisement
The Sun
a day ago
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- The Sun
Goalkeeper John Victor still keen on Premier League transfer despite brutal West Ham snub
'JILTED' John Victor still wants to play in England despite his West Ham snub. Brazilian keeper Victor was left in the lurch at Rio airport while Hammers agreed an £18million fee with Leicester for Mads Hermansen. 3 The Botafogo stopper, 29, pushed for a West Ham move as the clubs haggled and the South Americans had already signed Neto from Bournemouth as a replacement. Despite all that, Victor is still hoping to come to the Prem and is now available to move on loan with a view to a buy. The 6ft 5in goalkeeper joined Botafogo from Brazilian giants Santos in 2024. He helped the John Textor-owned outfit to become Brazilian Serie A champions last season. He also featured for the club in the Club World Cup, keeping a clean sheet in their 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the group stage. The Brazilian has been linked with Man Utd this window as Ruben Amorim looks to strengthen his options in net. The Red Devils have also been linked with PSG's Gianluigi Donnarumma this window. The Italian made an explosive statement suggesting he was being forced out of the club last week, and thanking the fans for his experiences in the French capital. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 3 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: ALL THE LATEST FROM THE SUMMER WINDOW Victor is highly regarded for his ball playing ability, a trait increasingly sought out in modern goalkeepers. However, his inexperience could be a sticking point for some of the game's top clubs, having played less than 140 senior matches at 29-years-old.
Yahoo
05-08-2025
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West Ham 'reach verbal agreement' to complete fifth summer signing
West Ham 'reach verbal agreement' to complete fifth summer signing originally appeared on The Sporting News Brazilian goalkeeper John Victor set to join West Ham United as transfer nears final stages West Ham are not slowing down this summer. After adding defenders and a striker to Graham Potter's squad, the club is now closing in on its fifth signing — and this time, it's between the sticks. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Hammers have reached a verbal agreement to sign goalkeeper John Victor from Brazilian side Botafogo. The 29-year-old is expected to replace veteran Lukasz Fabianski, who left the club earlier this summer. The deal is reportedly worth around €10 million, with personal terms already agreed. All that remains now is paperwork and a medical before the move is officially confirmed. Or as Romano would say — here we go... almost. 📲 Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp Who is John Victor? The potential new West Ham signing John Victor may not be a household name in England, but he's built a steady career across Brazil and Spain. Born in Sao Paulo, he started with Santos, made his pro debut in 2020, and later played for Internacional and Valladolid before moving to Botafogo. At Botafogo, he quickly became first-choice and impressed during the Club World Cup. Despite battling a muscle injury earlier this year, he recovered in time to feature in the Copa Libertadores and show his shot-stopping quality. In total, Victor has 85 appearances and 36 clean sheets for Botafogo. That's not bad for a guy who's often flown under the radar — or should we say, under the crossbar? West Ham had also explored moves for Zion Suzuki and Mads Hermansen, but it now seems they've found their man. With Alphonse Areola still at the club, fans might expect some healthy competition in goal — and maybe fewer heart-stopping moments from the backline. The deal isn't signed yet, but if all goes well, the Hammers will have a new man guarding the net very soon. Premier League news and related links Man Utd given 'opportunity' to sign Benjamin Sesko alternative after Newcastle transfer bid Manchester City prepare new lucrative contract offer for Rodri New Chelsea signing reveals his four strongest attributes
Daily Mail
05-08-2025
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- Daily Mail
West Ham close in on surprise deal for new goalkeeper amid Alphonse Areola concerns
West Ham are close to agreeing a deal with Brazilian side Botafogo for goalkeeper John Victor. The 29-year-old emerged as a surprise target for Graham Potter 's side with the club pursuing deals for Leicester's Mads Hermansen and Japan international Zion Suzuki. West Ham have already had two bids rejected but are now said to be close to agreeing a fee around £10million, around the price of his release clause. The Hammers have been in the hunt for a new goalkeeper all summer following the departure of veteran stopper Lukasz Fabianski and concerns over Alphonse Areola 's ability to be the club's No 1 following a string of errors at the end of last season and during the club's Summer Series campaign. Potter's recruitment team led by Kyle Macauley had identified Hermansen and Suzuki as their top targets. Hermansen seemed a natural fit, having been brought through at Danish side Brondby by new goalkeeping coach Casper Ankergren, but the Hammers are believed to have been able to yet reach Leicester's valuation for the Denmark youth international. Victor played a key role in helping Botafogo lift the Copa Libertadores and win the Brazilian league for the first time in 2024 and featured at the Club World Cup. Botafogo already have their replacement lined up, having agreed a deal to sign Bournemouth keeper Neto. Victor had been linked with a move to Manchester United this summer but could now become Potter's fourth new signing of the summer following the arrivals of El Hadji Malick Diouf, Kyle Walker-Peters and Callum Wilson. Following Wilson's arrival, Potter confirmed that Michail Antonio has no future at West Ham. The club had offered Antonio a short-term deal but the striker felt he could gain better terms elsewhere. West Ham will still allow their all-time Premier League goal scorer to train with club's under-21s to maintain his fitness after he returned to action for Jamaica this summer following his car crash last December. 'We're in a position where we're making sure we at least provide Michail with the option to train with the under 21s, to keep his team training up, to make sure he's at the next stage of his rehab,' said Potter. 'Then it's up to me to see where the next part of his career goes. He can still play of course. No, he's not going to play for West Ham, that's basically the point. We're in the process of speaking about what he wants to do in the future, so I wouldn't want to say too much. If anything, it will be a role, maybe looking at with the 21s, coaching, mentoring, that type of thing. But again, that will be up to him.'
