West Ham target Luka Jovic prefers move to Germany or Italy
West Ham-linked Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic reportedly prefers a move to Germany or Italy in the January transfer window.
According to Eurosport, he’s already started to think about a move away from the Bernabeu in a few months amid interest from the Hammers and their London rivals Arsenal.
The 23-year-old failed to convince the former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane about his credentials and has yet to win over Carlo Ancelotti, who succeeded him this summer.
Last month, Eurosport reported that West Ham were considering signing the Serbia international as Ancelotti did not see him as part of his plans for this season.
Big blow
Signing a player from a club like Real Madrid was never going to be an easy job for the Hammers.
However, now that his preference has been detailed, it will be that much trickier to convince him to move to the London Stadium.
Arsenal, who are also in the market for a striker, may also consider making a January switch.
Jovic may not be in the best of form, but he is a talented striker who could thrive if he’s handed a change of scene.
Lionel Messi, who’s widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time, waxed his lyrical last year.
According to Sport Bible, he described him as, “A magical player who makes the impossible possible.”
Hopefully, he does not get any concrete offers from overseas clubs as he would be a terrific fit for David Moyes’ side.
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