The Portuguese newspaper O Jogo reports in its Thursday print edition that Gustavo Sa's move to West Ham was considered essentially complete days ago. However, the transfer has not progressed, and Sa has been reintegrated at Famalicao. A £17 million agreement had been suggested for the midfielder.

Gustavo Sa could be increasingly close to signing for West Ham. Record journalist Pedro Morais reported that Gustavo Sa did not feature in a friendly with Lus. Sa's departure is said to be approaching after interest from West Ham, and his absence from pre-season preparations has been noted without a clear explanation for it.

West Ham are close to completing the signing of their first summer acquisition, Gustavo Sa, from Famalicao. A deal for the 21-year-old attacking midfielder is almost complete, with a fee of around £17 million having been agreed, which is below an initial valuation of £21 million. The transfer is set to become the most expensive sale in Famalicao's history. The move to the London Stadium occurs as the Championship club looks to add new players to its forward line. Sa departs the Portuguese side after becoming the youngest player to make 100 appearances in Liga Portugal.