West Ham United appears to be contemplating a rather unexpected move to reacquire Brazilian winger Felipe Anderson, who departed for Lazio in the summer of 2021 and is now poised to become a free agent at the end of the current season.

According to a report from Tuttopmercatoweb, West Ham manager David Moyes is considering the prospect of bringing Anderson back to the London Stadium on a free transfer, as the player’s contract with Serie A side Lazio approaches its expiration.

The 30-year-old winger was transferred to Lazio for approximately £3 million in 2021, a deal that supposedly included a 50% sell-on clause. While Anderson’s initial stint at West Ham was underwhelming following an initially promising debut season in English football, he has since rediscovered his form at Lazio, prompting previous reports indicating interest from Aston Villa in potentially initiating pre-contract discussions with him this month.

TMW’s latest insights suggest that West Ham is eyeing Anderson as a potential acquisition on a free transfer during the upcoming summer transfer window. With Anderson’s contract set to conclude with Lazio in five months, West Ham is free to engage in pre-contract negotiations with the Brazilian winger, presenting an intriguing and unexpected possibility.

While Moyes’ reported interest in Anderson signifies a surprising turn of events, given the manager’s past eagerness to offload the player two-and-a-half years ago, some argue that perhaps West Ham prematurely gave up on the attacker. The notion of re-signing him on a free transfer for a two-year deal or similar terms is not without support, particularly considering Anderson’s noteworthy contributions for Lazio, amassing 20 goals and 23 assists since his return in 2021, as per Transfermarkt.

Despite his capabilities and ongoing abilities, there are doubts about the credibility of this report, especially given Moyes’ prior decision to sell the South American winger. It remains to be seen whether this potentially surprising move will materialize, raising questions about the feasibility of Anderson’s return to West Ham in the coming summer.