West Ham have held loan talks with a striker, but they have been flatly told only a permanent deal will do, says a reliable source.

West Ham must act fast if their talks with a Brazil striker are to reap a reward after a report revealed Newcastle will soon step things up.

The Hammers are targeting an exciting player and may have the ammunition to get a deal over the line.

Aston Villa are one of the latest sides hopeful of landing an elite Brazilian talisman in the January window.

That did not last long. The agent of a striker linked with a host of Premier League clubs has ruled out a move to England.

He has five suitors willing to take him to the Premier League, which is his preferred destination, in January - when a move makes sense

He may have struggled in Italy but any club would want the revised version of a striker who can't stop scoring.

Chelsea have reportedly earmarked a Brazil star as their top January transfer target as Frank Lampard looks to sign a new central striker.

The striker merry-go-round is expected to hit full swing this month once Chelsea secure the signing of their new No 1 target.

West Ham are heading the race to sign Inter Milan hitman Gabriel Barbosa, according to a report in Brazil.

The Flamengo forward has hit the headlines in recent weeks and is eyeing a move to the Premier League.

Newcastle were reportedly keeping tabs on a Brazilian striker before his sensational double in the Copa Libertadores final on Saturday.

Tottenham are reportedly tracking Brazil and Gremio forward Everton Soares, as Poch looks to South America for reinforcements.

Crystal Palace are reportedly interested in an Inter Milan forward currently on loan in Brazil.

West Ham's transfer plans are in jeopardy as they struggle to bring a Brazilian striker to the Olympic Stadium.

Gabriel Barbosa's agent has again left open the possibility the player could leave Inter Milan amid claims he is still a Liverpool target.

Inter Milan forward Gabriel Barbosa has distanced himself from speculation linking him with a loan move to Liverpool.

President Erick Thohir has confirmed Inter Milan beat the "competition" to complete the signing of young Brazilian star Gabriel Barbosa.

Santos and Brazil forward Gabriel Barbosa is ready to think about a move to Chelsea or Man United following the conclusion of the Olympics.

Gabriel Barbosa's agent has cooled talk of a move to Manchester United.

Premier League champions Leicester are ready to fight the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Juve to sign wonderkid Gabriel Barbosa.

Arsenal are ready to rival Fiorentina for the £25million signing of one Brazil's hottest new striker talents, say reports in South America.