Crystal Palace fans have taken to Twitter to react after it was reported by FCInterNews that West Ham are also in the race to sign Flamengo star Gabriel Barbosa.

The 5-cap Brazil international recently scored two late goals to secure the Copa Libertadores for Flamengo, taking his tally for the campaign to 31 goals in 38 games - he has also bagged ten assists.

As a result of his fine form, Flamengo are in negotiations to sign him although the aforementioned report states that the 23-year-old is interested in a return to Europe.

The report continues that Palace have set aside €23m (£19.6m) for the Brazilian goal machine, and that the south Londoners are ahead of the Hammers in the race for Gabigol's signature due to the 'coaching issues' in regards to Manuel Pellegrini.

One supporter said that they'd cry if Barbosa ended up at the London Stadium instead of Selhurst Park, whereas another fan said that they'd rather sign the Copa Libertadores hero instead of Fabio Borini, who has also been linked to Palace recently.

Let's take a look at some more of the Twitter reaction...

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