West Ham Targets Al Nassr's Bento Matheus: January Loan Bid Sparks Goalkeeper Shuffle
5 January 2026
West Ham Eyes Al Nassr Keeper Bento Matheus
Al Nassr's Brazilian goalkeeper Bento Matheus has reportedly received a formal approach from West Ham United regarding a potential January transfer.
Bento is not playing regularly this season, with Saudi international Nawaf Al-Aqidi trusted as the starter by coach Jorge Jesus.
Saudi newspaper Al-Riyadiya reported that West Ham submitted an official bid to sign Bento during the current January window. The deal is described as a loan with an option to buy for 10 million pounds and a weekly salary of 25,000 pounds.
There had been previous indications that Jorge Jesus would welcome Bento's departure, as it would free up a foreign player slot for the club to strengthen in another position the squad needs.
Bento also wants regular playing time ahead of the 2026 World Cup, especially since Brazil's coach is described as Italian Carlo Ancelotti who has relied on him recently. If the move goes through, it would represent a notable shift in the goalkeeping setup for both clubs.
Punchline 1: If Bento nails this loan, he'll go from benchwarmer to headline news faster than you can shout “World Cup 2026!”
Punchline 2: In football, as in life, the sharpest aim belongs to the goalkeeper—so Bento, aim true and may the London fog be with you.
