Tottenham swoop for Nikola Milenkovic after West Ham talks break down
West Ham United have seen their talks with Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic collapse on Friday.
Sky Sports have shared the major update as the Irons have failed to reach an agreement in the previous two weeks.
Things could get even worst, with London rivals Spurs now swooping in to try and take advantage of that with the Serbian.
Things couldn’t really get any worse in this window.
It is suggested that talks have only collapsed “for now”, insinuating that they could continue further down the line.
Milenkovic has been the number one target for weeks after a move for Chelsea enforcer Kurt Zouma also collapsed.
It appears to be over finances, with the agents of the 23-year-old looking to collect a hefty fee alongside the move.
Where did it all go wrong?
GSB are really walking on thin ice this summer, and it is melting rapidly.
After finishing in those European spots last season, we will have received a huge unexpected financial boost.
Unfortunately, we are yet to see any of that and this squad is looking extremely light with the season starting this weekend.
Add to that the huge money collected for selling Sebastien Haller, and we have few options past our starting XI.
Milenkovic looked all-but-certain to move to the London Stadium, but the lack of ability to pay agent fees has seen it collapse.
There is no excuse for that, and to secure these major signings, you have to pay the agent in the modern day – we can’t believe it.
If Spurs swoop in and announce this signing, there will be outrage, we hope GSB reconsider this one and get it done.
In other West Ham United news, this Irons defender is set for exit despite no major incomings – ExWHUemployee
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