£17m striker reacts when asked about joining West Ham or Wolves, 26-goal star overtakes Ronaldo

Yuri Alberto, a forward for Corinthians, is once again the subject of transfer rumors, with several Premier League clubs reportedly interested in signing him. West Ham United, Everton, Newcastle United, and Southampton have all shown interest in the 23-year-old striker, who has been in great form this season, scoring 26 goals across all competitions. The player, who has previously played for Zenit St Petersburg, has been linked with a move abroad for some time. Last summer, West Ham made a bid of £14 million for him, which was rejected by Corinthians. Later, Wolverhampton Wanderers nearly secured his signature in January, and just before the September transfer window closed, Southampton also looked into a deal. However, negotiations with the Saints fell apart due to financial issues and uncertainty surrounding the availability of space in their squad.

As the winter transfer window approaches, there is renewed speculation about where Alberto might go. West Ham are reportedly still interested, and they are not the only club keeping an eye on him. Newcastle, Everton, Nottingham Forest, and Brentford are also in the running. Alberto has been open about the possibility of leaving Corinthians but insists he will only move if the deal is right for him and the club. He has made it clear that he is happy at Corinthians but will consider any offers that could benefit everyone involved.

Alberto’s frustration with his current situation at Corinthians has been well-documented. In a recent interview, he admitted that he had considered leaving the club earlier this year due to the harsh treatment he received from fans. He felt humiliated after scoring goals during warm-ups, only for the fans to celebrate as though they were goals in matches. On the other hand, any mistakes he made were met with boos, which made him uncomfortable. During that tough period, Alberto said he felt as if his time at the club was over and expressed a desire to leave. Despite this, he has since clarified that those feelings were a result of his fragile emotional state at the time.

Alberto has now stated that he is at peace with his situation and is focusing on taking things one day at a time. He admitted that his earlier comments about wanting to leave were made out of frustration and that he was simply going through a difficult phase. He now believes that staying at Corinthians could help him grow and mature as a player. However, he also acknowledged that if an offer came along that made sense, he would be open to the idea of moving to a new club.

Alberto’s current form has certainly caught the attention of clubs in Europe. With 26 goals this season, he has had one of the best seasons by a Corinthians player in recent history. He has surpassed the tally of 23 goals set by Brazil legend Ronaldo and is just five goals shy of matching Carlos Tevez’s 2005 record. Given his impressive performances, it is no surprise that several Premier League teams are keen to secure his services. However, it remains to be seen where Alberto will be playing next season. For now, he is keeping his options open while focusing on his current role at Corinthians.