Trabzonspor have West Ham United forward Pablo on their radar ahead of the Friday transfer deadline in Turkey, according to the Times.
West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo has relied on the 22-year-old this season and could be against him leaving the London Stadium.
However, Trabzonspor want another attacker and their president Ertugrul Dogan has been holding talks in London.
Tottenham Hotspur’s Richarlison is the Super Lig club’s primary target, with Pablo their other option.
He has made three appearances across all competitions this season and the opportunity to play in a top-flight club could appeal to him.
The West Ham forward would earn more at Trabzonspor and be able play alongside former Liverpool players Mohamed Salah and Fabinho.
However, a deal will depend on whether Spurs agree to sell Richarlison to them. They have rejected an informal bid of £20 million, valuing the Brazilian at £35m.
It is unclear whether Trabzonspor are ready to go that high for the Tottenham forward, and Pablo is being eyed as a contingency plan.
He joined the Hammers from Primeira Liga club Gil Vicente on a four-and-a-half-year deal in January for around £22m.
Pablo was Nuno’s first signing, but he failed to score any goals in 17 appearances despite bagging ten goals in 14 games in the first half of the season.
Trabzonspor think he can replicate that form in Turkey and talks could accelerate if a deal for his Spurs counterpart falls through.
