West Ham are looking to sign Barcelona star Andre Gomes on deadline day

Gomes only joined Barca from Valencia for £30m last summer.

But the Portugal international has struggled to make an impact at the Nou Camp since his mega-money move.

ESPN claim new Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde is willing to let the midfielder go as he does not figure in his plans.

And West Ham are planning to make an ambitious move for him.

The Hammers have seemingly failed in their pursuit of Gomes’ international team-mate William Carvalho following Sporting Lisbon’s refusal to budge on their mammoth price-tag.

Slaven Bilic and co are determined to bolster their midfield options before tomorrow’s transfer deadline and hope they can lure Gomes to east London.

Serie A champions Juventus are also said to be interested.

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic is desperate for reinforcements

West Ham have lost their opening three games of the new Premier League season and pressure is growing on Bilic.

The Croatian boss is keen for reinforcements to help his side bounce back at the international break.

West Ham are currently in talks to sign Lorient striker Abdul Majeed Waris and are keen on several other players.