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Silvestre Varela on West Ham's shortlist

01 September 2013 - 17:04

West Ham are considering a move for Porto forward Silvestre Varela, a report from the Portuguese daily A Bola has confirmed. The Hammers are hopeful that a deal can be agreed for the striker before the end of the transfer window.

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Varela currently has a 30 million Euro release clause in his Porto contract, but the Portuguese champions are believed to be ready to accept a lot less to let Varela leave. It is understood that 5 million Euros would be enough to speak to the 28-year-old striker.<br />

Varela is currently hoping to make a move to the Premier League this summer to help his chances of regular football as part of Portugal's qualification campaign for the World Cup next summer.<br />

The Hammers also could make a loan move for Varela, in a deal worth around 1 million Euros a season.

Written by James Turnbull