A section of West Ham fans have taken to Twitter to express their initial delight that the club are pursuing Arsenal striker Lucas Perez.
Italian journalist Nicolo Schira claimed on his personal Twitter account that the top-six frontman is due to have talks with the Hammers on Monday (6 August) to finalise a move from the Gunners.
Lucas #Perez is getting closer to #WestHam from #Arsenal. On monday they will talk to finalize the deal. #transfers #WHUFC #AFC
— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) August 4, 2018
He says that the forward is edging ever closer to a move to the London Stadium, which has delighted a section of the Irons’ faithful, who seem to approve the club’s hunt for his signature. These comments include “great option to have” and “would be unreal.”
Forever West Ham has rounded up some of the best tweets:
Would be unreal imagine if we get Perez to as well as that young CB
— Zak simo (@zak_sims) August 5, 2018
Weird signing, but would be a great back up
— J (@veryupsetfan) August 4, 2018
That would be decent.
— Lynne Cannell (@LynneCannell51) August 4, 2018
Jesus man, we’re going to have a insane team if this does all happen
— 💎 (@isisejskkssk) August 5, 2018
Perfect back up for Hernandez. Good business once again
— David Lambourne 🐑 ⭐️ 🧭 (@Lambo1966) August 5, 2018
We are, and I’ve tweeted about that this morning. Perez I think would be a great option to have, as we plan to play 2 strikers upfront so we need a good striker to come off the bench. #WHUFC #COYI https://t.co/cQgNGRcpNi
— West Ham News & Views (@WestHamViews_) August 5, 2018
Imagine we sign them pic.twitter.com/F8j1ZIealq
— East London Hammers (@EastHammers) August 5, 2018
Moukoudi, Bernard, Perez. Would like Maia on loan but that might be greedy
— Michael Zdenek (@MichaelZdenek) August 5, 2018
OPINION
The majority of fans seem to think that the potential arrival of Lucas Perez from Arsenal would result in him being a back-up striker to the likes of Javier Hernandez and Marko Arnautovic. He may not have had the most convincing goal tally at La Liga side Deportivo La Coruna whilst on loan there last season, but that may be down to the fact that his Gunners spell killed his confidence as he wasn’t given enough opportunities to show what he can do. Potentially joining West Ham may be the best move for his career, and he may even be used in the first team more regularly than what some fans think – even the one who does not rate him highly in the slightest.
