🚨 TRABZONSPOR MAKE MAJOR MOVE FOR WEST HAM STAR PABLO AS TURKISH GIANTS PUSH TO SEAL STRIKER DEAL…

🚨 TRABZONSPOR MAKE MAJOR MOVE FOR WEST HAM STAR PABLO AS TURKISH GIANTS PUSH TO SEAL STRIKER DEAL

 

Trabzonspor have reportedly stepped up their interest in West Ham United forward Pablo Felipe as the Turkish club looks to strengthen its attacking options before the transfer window closes.

The 22-year-old Brazilian striker has emerged as a serious target for Trabzonspor, with reports from Turkey claiming that club president Ertuğrul Doğan has been involved in efforts to explore a possible deal for the young forward. The development has placed Pablo’s future at West Ham under fresh scrutiny at a crucial point in the transfer window.

Pablo only joined West Ham in January 2026, arriving from Portuguese side Gil Vicente on a four-and-a-half-year contract. The Hammers moved quickly to secure his services after an impressive first half of the 2025/26 campaign in Portugal, where he scored 10 goals in 13 Primeira Liga appearances.

However, his transition to English football has been considerably more difficult than expected. Pablo made 17 appearances for West Ham during the second half of the season, including 14 Premier League matches and three FA Cup games, but he was unable to score for the club. He did register an assist in West Ham’s 4-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers in April.

That lack of goals has inevitably created questions over his position in the squad, particularly as West Ham continue to reshape their attacking department.

Trabzonspor’s interest therefore arrives at an interesting moment. The Turkish side are looking for attacking reinforcements and have already shown their willingness to make ambitious moves in the transfer market. Their recent signing of Mohamed Salah demonstrated the scale of their ambitions, with the Egyptian forward agreeing a two-year contract after leaving Liverpool.

Pablo represents a very different type of acquisition. At 22, he is viewed as a developing forward with significant room for improvement rather than an established superstar.

West Ham initially saw plenty of potential in the striker. His performances for Gil Vicente had attracted attention before his move to London, with his physical strength, work rate and ability to operate as a traditional centre-forward among the qualities that appealed to the Hammers. West Ham’s official profile describes him as a powerful striker capable of scoring, creating opportunities and bringing teammates into play.

The challenge for Trabzonspor would be convincing West Ham to allow the player to leave only months after his arrival.

Reports suggest West Ham paid around £20 million for Pablo when the transfer was completed in January, although different reports have placed the initial fee at slightly different figures. The size of that investment means the Hammers would have to carefully consider any proposal that arrives from Turkey.

For Pablo himself, a move could offer an opportunity to restart his career after a difficult beginning in England. Regular playing time would be particularly valuable for a young striker who needs confidence and consistent opportunities in front of goal.

At Trabzonspor, he could potentially find a system that gives him greater responsibility in the final third. The club’s attacking ambitions, combined with the experience of established players around him, could provide an environment in which Pablo can rediscover the scoring form he showed in Portugal.

Nevertheless, there is no indication that a transfer has already been completed. The current reports point to Trabzonspor exploring the possibility and making efforts to advance negotiations rather than confirming a completed agreement.

West Ham will also have to decide whether selling, loaning or retaining Pablo represents the best option. With the forward still under a long-term contract, the club remain in a strong position to determine his future.

The situation could become one of the more interesting late-window stories involving West Ham. Pablo arrived in London with considerable expectations after his prolific spell at Gil Vicente, but his first months in England did not produce the goals many supporters hoped for.

Now, Trabzonspor’s interest has introduced another chapter.

If the Turkish club can convince West Ham to sanction a deal, Pablo could soon have the opportunity to rebuild his reputation in Turkey. For West Ham, meanwhile, the decision will be whether to remain patient with a young forward who has already shown he can score consistently, or accept an offer and move in a different direction.

With the transfer window approaching its final stages, Pablo’s future is one to watch closely.