It is understood that West Ham are interested in Guadalajara forward Armando Gonzalez. Chivas de Guadalajara may demand the full release clause to sell the 23-year-old. According to Rebano Pasion, West Ham would need to pay £11.3million to secure Armando Gonzalez, and the same source states that the club will try to reduce the price. Gonzalez signed a contract extension in December 2025, which could keep him at his current side until 2029. Gonzalez has admitted that it is his dream to play in Europe one day. When asked about a potential transfer to clubs such as Celtic and West Ham, Armando Gonzalez said that he would try because moving to Europe is a dream he has. He added that if it does not happen it would not be a major issue and he will keep working, and if it does happen, he will be very grateful. He stated that it all depends on maintaining daily focus. Guadalajara manager Gabriel Milito confirmed that the club have no immediate plans to sell the striker. Speaking in March, Milito said that if Gonzalez can go to Europe, he might decide to leave. However, Milito stated that he wants him to stay and hopes he does not have an immediate desire to leave.

Armando González is on West Ham United's transfer radar. There are claims of West Ham United's desire to sign the 22-year-old, and recent claims suggest offers from West Ham United, but none of these offers were concrete. West Ham United have not approached CD Guadalajara over a deal for Armando González. Two months ago, CD Guadalajara renewed Armando González's contract until 2029.

West Ham United, Celtic, and Barcelona are interested in signing 22-year-old Mexican striker Armando González from CD Guadalajara in the summer. The striker became the joint top scorer in the Liga MX Apertura 2025 and is the current joint top scorer in the Clausura 2026. It is reported that Hansi Flick's side has made contact with the player's agent to learn his current status. West Ham and Martin O’Neill’s side have also explored the possibility of signing him and have made inquiries about his salary requirements and Guadalajara's asking price. So far, all three European clubs have only held discussions with the player's representatives. No contact has been made with the Mexican club, and no offers have been submitted. Any of the interested teams could make a more definitive move after the World Cup. González has been capped three times for Mexico. He joined Guadalajara in January 2024, and his contract is valid until December 2026. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €7.00m.