SportsWest Ham ‘in talks’ to sign ‘extraordinary’ player as Sky Sports reporter shares news
Writing on Twitter, Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth has shared some news on West Ham United and their transfer plans involving Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic.
The Lowdown: West Ham in centre-back chase…
Claret & Hugh first reported that strengthening the central defensive area was among manager David Moyes’ main summer transfer priorities.
In recent days, Sky Sports also lifted the lid on West Ham talks for Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma, with the player said to be open to a London Stadium switch.
ExWHUemployee also believes that signing a new centre-half for Moyes is now West Ham’s first priority before sealing deals for players in different positions (Patreon).
The Latest: Sheth shares Milenkovic news…
As per Sheth, writing on his social media, West Ham are also in talks to sign Serie A powerhouse Milenkovic as fellow centre-half target Zouma looks like a ‘tough deal’ to complete.
The 23-year-old has emerged as an alternative to Chelsea’s centre-back as GSB enter negotiations over his possible signing this summer.
“Zouma to #WHUFC tough deal due to fee & wages,” Sheth explained (via Twitter).
“Zouma open to move but happy to stay at #CFC – contract to 2023. Zouma to #Sevilla as part of Kounde deal not impossible – but he prefers London stay.
“#WHUFC remain in talks with #Fiorentina over #Milenkovic.”
The Verdict: Sound alternative…
Milenkovic definitely comes as a viable alternative to Zouma going by his exploits for Fiorentina last campaign and praise from his teammates.
Averaging an impressive 86% pass accuracy out from defence over the 2020/2021 Serie A season, perhaps indicating a cool head on young shoulders, only one Irons player (Issa Diop) managed more blocks on average per 90 (2.1) compared to Milenkovic (WhoScored).
He has also been called ‘extraordinary’ by Spanish right-back Pol Lirola (SOSFantacalcio via x-sport.news), leaving little wonder why West Ham have identified him as a target.
Charlie Eccleshare, journalist for The Athletic, says Milenkovic could even leave Italy for as little as €15 million (£12.8m) this summer, with the player himself ‘keen to play’ Premier League football (Twitter).
Taking all this into account, swooping for the Serbian seems like a no-brainer.
In other news: ‘Advanced agreement’…Journalist says 93-goal forward now ‘very close to West Ham’, find out more here.
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