West Ham Fans Unconvinced on High Price Tag for Portuguese Midfielder

Inter have told West Ham United that they want €28m for midfielder Joao Mario who is currently on loan with the Hammers, but Hammers fans are undecided whether the Euro 2016 winner is worth shelling out for.

According to Calciomercato, Inter are looking to get rid of the Portuguese international, and West Ham are stalling on talks over a permanent move. 

The 25-year-old has only managed one goal and one assist since joining David Moyes' side in January.

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Should he impress at the World Cup this summer (as he did at the Euros two summers ago) it's likely West Ham interest in the 25-year-old could be lifted, but so far Joao Mario has failed to live up to expectations at West Ham.

A lot of Hammers fans aren't sure it's worth splashing the cash out on the midfielder, and many fans voiced their opinions via Twitter.

After the 1-1 draw against Stoke City on Monday, Moyes had this to say on the midfielder (via the Evening Standard): "Joao Mario had one of his best games. There has been a gradual improvement in his performances as a result of him being a bit more settled, getting to know the culture of our football and what is required in the games.

"We want him to improve in his assists and score more and that would be the only criticism of him against Stoke."