The player wants more time to fully evaluate the West Ham transfer opportunity.

Defender Luiz Felipe wants more time to think about a summer move to West Ham United.

The Hammers are looking for a center defender and their first choice was Manchester United’s Harry Maguire.They have now moved on from the England international because he is unwilling to take a significant wage reduction to join West Ham.Felipe, a Real Betis centre-back, has surfaced as a viable possibility for the Irons in recent days.West Ham are close to signing him, but there may be one more hurdle to cross in terms of the player’s will.

According to Italian journalist Rudy Galetti, the player in question requires more time before deciding whether or not to join West Ham.Felipe wishes to thoroughly assess the plan before approving it.Los Verdiblancos are eager to sell their Italian defender for roughly €20 million.It remains to be seen when the defender will respond to West Ham’s bid during the current transfer window.