West Ham United to renew their interest in Celta Vigo striker Maxi Gomez

West Ham are set to reignite their interest in Celta Vigo striker Maxi Gomez in the summer, according to the Mirror.

It is claimed that the Uruguay forward’s buy-out clause will be slashed from £42million to just £22million if the La Liga outfit – who currently occupy one of the three relegation spots – plunge into the second division.

The Hammers tried to sign the 22-year-old during the January transfer window but with Celta adamant that the player would only be sold if the £42million release-clause was triggered, the East London club cooled their interest.

Boss Manuel Pellegrini is keen to work with the fellow South American, who he sees as a long-term replacement for the injury-plagued Andy Carroll.

Andy Carroll has struggled with injuries since joining from Liverpool on a permanent deal in 2013.

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After signing from Uruguayan club Defensor Sporting in the summer of 2017, Gomez had an exceptional first season in Europe – scoring 17 goals in 36 league appearances.

But with Celta dangerously close to the drop, he has had a lesser impact this term and is without a goal since early January.

Gomez was included in the 23-man squad for the 2018 World Cup and made two appearances in the tournament for his country who were defeated by champions-elect France in the quarter finals.

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