West Ham have completed the signing of the Brazilian attacking midfielder Luis Guilherme from Palmeiras. The 18-year-old has agreed a five-year deal and will finalise his switch when the transfer window opens on Friday. “I’m very happy to be signing with West Ham United, a club that trusted in my work,” said Guilherme. “I also want to thank everyone at West Ham, particularly [the technical director] Tim [Steidten] and his team who came to Brazil and not only talked with me, but also with my family. They presented the project, and both my family and I liked it. So, I’m very happy to be signing with this club and hope to contribute as much as possible. If things go well, we have a beautiful journey ahead.” Guilherme has won the Serie A title with Palmeiras and been capped by Brazil at under-20 level. He said: “The Premier League is the best league in the world. I believe I’ll improve a lot here with the entire staff at West Ham, which is crucial for my development. Growing up, whenever I had the chance, I watched English football. Seeing how it is and now being able to play here is an incredible feeling. Since I was 11, I had this dream, and now it’s becoming a reality.” Meanwhile, Newcastle have made the Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly their first new recruit of the summer with the move set to go through on 1 July. The 25-year-old, who can play either in central defence or at left-back, will be reunited with Eddie Howe, who was responsible for signing him from Bristol City in 2019 during his time in charge on the south coast. Kelly, who has signed “a long-term deal”, made 23 Premier League appearances last season as Bournemouth surpassed expectations to finish 12th with their highest top-flight points tally. He told the club’s website: “It’s amazing to be coming here. I know how big the club is and how much it means to all the fans, and I just want to hit the ground running and get to work. It’s a big move for myself and the family – of course being down south is a bit different – but I think the city of Newcastle is amazing, with the contrast between city life and the countryside.”