West Ham have handed a trial to highly-rated Brazilian midfielder Sasha, skysports.com understands.
West Ham lead race for Brazilian starlet
West Ham have handed a trial to highly-rated Brazilian midfielder Sasha,
skysports.com understands.
The 20-year-old, full name Lucas Pacheco Affini, is out-of-contract with his current club Gremio Prudente, and he is taking the opportunity to open talks with a number of English clubs.
West Ham have now stepped to the head of the queue to check on the former Brazilian youth international.
Sasha, who began his career with Brazilian giants Corinthians, has played most of his career as a holding midfielder, but can also play out wide or as a full-back.
The fact he also has Italian citizenship means he can play in England without the need for any work permit.
The likes of Blackburn, Newcastle, Leeds and Charlton are also believed to be keen on him.
