According to reports in The Telegraph, West Ham United have launched a club-record £27.1m bid to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho.The Telegraph says that Irons officials have been in the Portuguese capital trying to sort out a deal for the 24-year-old over the course of the last week, and they are confident of securing the Portugal international despite Sporting wanting £36.1m for the player.The Telegraph says that the Liga NOS outfit are aware of the defensive midfielder’s wish to play in the Premier League and the Hammers are looking to use that to their advantage when it comes to agreeing a fee.West Ham supporters were quick to have their say on the rumour via social media, and the majority are excited at the potential addition with some saying he would be "perfect" for the club and others even going as far as saying he would be their best signing since Carlos Tevez.Here is just a selection of the Twitter reaction…

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