As usual, Jorge Mendes will be a significant player in the transfer market this summer, and West Ham could also be active as they expect their captain, Declan Rice, to leave the club.

David Moyes is aware that if the Hammers receive the money they are seeking for Declan Rice, he will have a sizable transfer war chest with which to strengthen his squad in various positions.

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Even though Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio did reasonably well up front for the east Londoners last season, with the former cementing his place in West Ham's lore by scoring the goal that won them the Europa League, if Moyes wants to take his team to the next level, he needs a striker who is a goal-scoring machine and is affordable.

Mendes is not referred to as a'super agent' for nothing when it comes to obtaining transfers for his clients. You can count on Mendes to be present or nearby when significant transactions are being made.

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According to WhoScored, one of his current clients is the Portuguese phenomenon Goncalo Ramos, who scored 23 goals in 40 appearances for Benfica last season.

Goncalo Ramos participating for Benfica

The Sun reports that Mendes has offered the player to Manchester United as a replacement for Harry Kane, but that he has also been offered to West Ham and other clubs.

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At an estimated £80 million, he won't come cheap, but if the Hammers are in the black after the Rice deal, there's every chance they'll be in the conversation when the time is perfect.