Report hints West Ham lead Spurs in Nikola Milenkovic race

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West Ham could be leading the race to sign Spurs target Nikola Milenkovic with Calciomercato.It reporting that Juventus deem his asking price to be too much.

Milenkovic looks set to leave Fiorentina in this window. The defender’s deal with La Viola expires next summer.

Calciomercato.It notes that he wishes to move on. And it appears that he boasts a number of impressive admirers.

The report suggests that Spurs, Juve and West Ham all want the 23-year-old. However, the Old Lady believe that his asking price is too high.

Fiorentina want around £12.8 million for the Serbia international.

Interestingly, the report hints that the Premier League is his most likely destination. It also goes on to suggest that West Ham ‘in particular’ are the main contenders for his signature.

West Ham coup should they manage to beat Spurs to Milenkovic signing

David Moyes does arguably need greater depth at centre-back. So a deal for Milenkovic could prove to be a superb piece of business.

He does not turn 24 until October. And yet, he has made more than 120 appearances in Serie A during his career.

He also has 28 caps for his country. So it would be an impressive statement if they could bring him to the London Stadium.

Spurs look to be closing in on a centre-back signing of their own. A deal for Cristian Romero appears to be nearing the completion line.

But they may well have their sights set on further improvements in that area of the pitch. So missing out on Milenkovic would potentially be a blow.

He will not cost a huge amount. And he looks to have the best years of his career ahead.

So if West Ham can get a deal done, it may be a real coup for the Irons ahead of their Europa League campaign.