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Armando González Transfer

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Will Armando González join West Ham? Claret&Hugh reports that the club are monitoring the Chivas striker and says about £12 million would be required. That supports the existing interest link, but no contact, talks or bid are reported.

González has said playing in Europe is a childhood dream, but he did not name West Ham.

No-Guff Summary

  • West Ham are reportedly monitoring González: Claret&Hugh relays a Mexican report linking the club with the Chivas striker.
  • The reported price is about £12 million: No contact, talks or bid from West Ham are reported.
  • González wants to play in Europe: He has not named West Ham or a preferred league.
Development

West Ham monitor González at reported £12m price

West Ham are monitoring Armando González, according to Claret&Hugh, which relays a report from Mexico about the Chivas striker.

The same account says about £12 million would be required. It reports no contact, talks or bid from West Ham.

Sources

  • Sport Witness (opens in a new tab) — Reports West Ham's alleged interest, relays earlier Mexican claims and quotes González discussing a possible move to Europe.
  • Glasgow World (opens in a new tab) — Reports broader European interest in Armando Gonzalez, including a link with West Ham United, and carries Gonzalez's comments about a possible move to Europe.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Claret&Hugh relays a Mexican report that West Ham are watching Chivas striker Armando Gonzalez and that about 12 million pounds would be required. No contact, talks or bid are reported.
  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — West Ham Zone says West Ham remain interested in Armando Gonzalez and relays a claim that Chivas may demand his full 11.3 million pound release clause. The Article says West Ham made contact in the winter but reports no new talks or bid.
  • Sport Witness (opens in a new tab) — Sport Witness relays that Chivas will not sell Armando Gonzalez for less than his 15 million dollar release clause amid West Ham interest. Gonzalez has spoken of a general dream of playing in Europe; no West Ham contact, talks or bid are reported.