Bojan Miovski earns left field West Ham transfer shoutout as Olympic legend makes Aberdeen striker plea

British Olympic legend Kriss Akabusi has urged his beloved West Ham United to make a move for in-demand Aberdeen striker Bojan Miovski.

The former athletics ace was in Scotland for the celebrity pro-am golf tournament at Trump International Links and took time out to discuss the Dons hitman who rejected a bid of around £3million for the North Macedonia international as they look for a fee of more than double that of the Spaniards offer.

Celebrity Hammers supporter Akabusi, who won medals at the Olympics in 1984 and 1992, was quizzed on Miovski and said: “West Ham are certainly looking for a striker. If Aberdeen are looking for £6.5m or £7m, then I would be asking what’s wrong with him if he only costs that amount.

“I know £10million wouldn’t be a lot of money in English football. If he is half-decent West Ham better get on the blower – especially if half of Europe is after him! We definitely need a striker. We have a problem with Jhon Duran – Aston Villa want £40m for him and we have offered £35m. Miovski could be a massive bargain in comparison!”

Meanwhile, speaking to the Press & Journal, Aberdeen strike legend John Hewitt believes Miovski will stay if Reds chiefs demands are not met. He said: “The club will have a figure in mind. If a club doesn’t meet that figure then I think Bojan will stay. Whatever happens, he has been a great servant to the club.”

Hewitt is hopeful ahead of the new Scottish Premiership season with new boss Jimmy Thelin taking his team to St Johnstone on Monday for their opening game. He said: “I am feeling optimistic. They have started reasonably well with their League Cup campaign.

“Hopefully that can continue into the league. Looking at the fixtures, realistically the first seven games are