Global transfer market expert, Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano , dropped a bombshell regarding the future of goalkeeping at Saudi club Al-Nassr, revealing official moves from the English Premier League to secure the services of Brazilian goalkeeper Pinto Matheus.
According to a post by Romano on his official X account (formerly Twitter), West Ham United a formal offer in recent hours to acquire the Brazilian goalkeeper during the current winter transfer window. This move comes as the London club is keen to strengthen its goalkeeping position, given the fierce competition in the English Premier League.
Financial Offer Details
The reliable Italian journalist explained that West Ham's offer is worth approximately €10 million . West Ham's management aims to secure the goalkeeper's services until the end of the current season with this offer, in a deal that could prove crucial for the team's performance in the second half of the season.
Context of the event and the technical staff's stance
This news comes amid reports of shifting coaching preferences within Al-Nassr. According to sources, Pinto Matheus is no longer in the team's plans, with reports indicating that the management is open to the goalkeeper's departure and is looking for alternatives or relying on available players. This has opened the door for European clubs to submit offers.
Background on Pinto and the importance of the deal
Pinto Matheus Kripski (24 years old) is considered one of the most promising young goalkeepers in Brazilian football, having joined Al-Nassr from Brazilian club Atlético Paranaense. The goalkeeper attracted attention thanks to his quick reflexes and ability to build play from the back, making him a target for European club scouts even before joining the Saudi league.
This potential deal is of particular importance given the nature of the current market, where we rarely see prominent players moving from the Saudi Professional League to the English Premier League mid-season, which underscores the high quality of the goalkeeper and the value of the Roshan League as a platform that attracts the attention of the world's top clubs.
Expected impact
If the deal goes through, it will mark the goalkeeper's strong return to European prominence and give West Ham a solid goalkeeping option. On the other hand, Al-Nassr's management will have to act quickly to fill the void left by the goalkeeper's departure, whether by relying on a local goalkeeper or racing against time to sign a new foreign goalkeeper before the transfer window closes, to ensure they remain competitive for domestic and continental titles.
