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Transfer news and rumours today: West Ham in battle with Benfica for £26m striker Thomas Lemar to secure La Liga loan..

West Ham United and Benfica are reportedly battling for the services of Cagliari striker Roberto Piccoli.

The 24-year-old scored 11 goals and registered four assists in 40 appearances for Cagliari during the 2024-25 campaign, having made the move to the Italian side from Atalanta BC.

Piccoli has a contract with his current team until June 2029, but there is already speculation surrounding his future, with Fiorentina said to be among the clubs keen on his signature.

West Ham battling Benfica for £26m striker: Latest transfer news and rumours today
According to Calciomercato, West Ham and Benfica are both planning to make official offers for the Italian, who is expected to be available for a fee in the region of €30m (£26m).

Cagliari are said to be bracing themselves for offers, and West Ham are believed to lead the race, with the Hammers thought to be willing to hand him a lucrative contract to move to the Premier League.

Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Lemar on October 20, 2024Atletico’s Lemar ‘set to join La Liga outfit on loan’
Meanwhile, Girona have reportedly come to an agreement with Atletico Madrid over a loan deal for Thomas Lemar.

The 29-year-old joined Atletico from Monaco in 2018, and he has represented the Red and Whites on 186 occasions in all competitions, scoring 10 goals and registering 19 assists in the process.

West Ham battling Benfica for £26m striker: Latest transfer news and rumours today
Injuries have harmed his career of late, though, and the Frenchman only made eight appearances in all competitions during a disappointing 2024-25 campaign.

There has been a host of speculation surrounding Lemar’s future of late, and according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, he is now on the verge of securing a loan move to a La Liga club.

Romano claims that Lemar is preparing to make the move to Girona until the summer of 2026.

Lemar played for Monaco ahead of his switch to Atletico, turning out for the Ligue 1 side on 127 occasions, scoring 22 goals and registering 32 assists in the process.

West Ham battling Benfica for £26m striker: Latest transfer news and rumours today
Bayern Munich’s Thomas Muller pictured in June 2025Vancouver ’emerge as the favourites’ for Bayern legend Muller
Elsewhere, Vancouver Whitecaps have reportedly emerged as the favourites for Thomas Muller.

The 35-year-old is available on a free transfer this summer, having ended his long association with Bayern Munich.

The German represented Bayern on 756 occasions during a stunning career, scoring 250 goals and registering 276 assists, but he is now preparing for another adventure.

West Ham battling Benfica for £26m striker: Latest transfer news and rumours today
According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Vancouver Whitecaps are in talks with Muller over a move to the club, with the MLS outfit now regarded as the favourites to secure his signature.

FC Cincinnati currently have the discovery rights for Muller, but it is understood that the experienced forward has turned down a move to the club, while he is also believed to have rejected Los Angeles FC.