Nayef Aguerd emerges as Nikola Milenkovic alternative for West Ham
West Ham United are still trying to persuade Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic to make the move to London.
The Times have reported that a £12million deal is on the cards, although alternatives have already been identified.
Rennes defender Nayef Aguerd could make the move to London Stadium this summer if negotiations continue to drag on this month.
West Ham are clearly learning from their other mistakes.
Kurt Zouma was identified as the main target at first, but the Frenchman turned down the move across London.
The Irons struggled to meet the asking price, and then the wage demands of the Champions League winner.
Milenkovic looks closer to sealing his move, with Gianluca Di Marzio reporting his agent met with the Viola to complete his exit over the weekend.
Aguerd on standby.
The Moroccan international has been linked with the Irons numerous times this year, and looks to be finally on standby.
Milenkovic is the clear favourite to make the move and solve our defensive problems, but the race is on to seal that before the Premier League starts.
The Serbian is in the final year of his contract, and his suggested price would be an absolute steal with Juventus also interested.
David Moyes will be desperate to bring someone in as soon as possible, as it will allow his team to switch their attention to other areas.
Fabian Balbuena has left the club, Angelo Ogbonna has his injury problems, this is an area that needs solving instantly.
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