English club renews offer to Botafogo for goalkeeper John, says radio | OneFootball

Goalkeeper John is once again on West Ham’s radar in the final stretch of the transfer window. The English club made a loan offer to Botafogo for the player, with an option to buy at the end of the season.

At the beginning of August, the English club was close to finalizing a permanent deal for the goalkeeper, for around R$ 73 million. The information comes from the British radio station Talksport. However, the two parties did not reach an agreement and John remained at Botafogo.

At the time, the player confirmed the offer but said he chose to stay at Glorioso. During this period, the Rio de Janeiro club also finalized the signing of goalkeeper Neto, who came from Bournemouth, England.

West Ham’s Interest

According to the radio station, West Ham renewed their interest in John due to the mistakes made by newly signed goalkeeper Mads Hermansen. In the first two rounds of the English Premier League, the club conceded eight goals.

Last Tuesday, the Danish goalkeeper was on the bench for the match against Wolverhampton, in the second round of the English League Cup at Molineux Stadium. Alphonse Aréola started, but West Ham lost 3-2 and was eliminated.

John’s Time at Botafogo

Signed at the beginning of 2024, John is the team’s undisputed starter and was one of the highlights in the club’s victories in the Brazilian Championship and the Copa Libertadores. So far, the goalkeeper has played 89 matches for the Rio de Janeiro club.

Botafogo returns to the field this Saturday at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time), when they host Red Bull Bragantino for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship at Nilton Santos Stadium. Coach Davide Ancelotti’s team is in 5th place, with 32 points.

Massa Bruta is in 8th place, with 30 points.

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