Report: Moyes transfer plan takes twist as West Ham enter pole position for ‘sensational’ player

According to Italian newspaper Corriere Fiorentino, as shared by Sport Witness, there has been a promising West Ham United transfer update involving Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic.

The Irons, and by extension manager David Moyes, have allegedly earmarked the signing of a defender as a real transfer priority ahead of this summer window.

Indeed, club insider Claret & Hugh back that the club and Moyes have a ‘desire’ to ‘strengthen the backline’ with links emerging to the likes of Joe Worrall (Nottingham Forest) and James Tarkowski (Burnley).

As Moyes’ transfer plan begins to take hold ahead of July 1, there has been a very promising twist out of Italy involving Milenkovic – a name Hammers will know all too well.

Last summer, there were claims that the Serbia international was extremely close to a London Stadium move, with his bags even packed according to reports.

Now, as per Corriere Fiorentino (via SW), it appears West Ham are back in real contention to sign the 24-year-old.

According to the Italian source, Moyes’ side are ‘in first place’ for Milenkovic ahead of other suitors with his report also backing that Moyes wants to add a new defender.

This move could hinder on West Ham’s European status next season with the centre-back apparently eager to play on the biggest stage.

That being said, if Moyes’ men achieve the brilliant landmark yet again for 2022/2023, we believe Milenkovic could be a shrewd option.

The 6 foot 4 powerhouse possesses a physicality tailor-made for the English top flight and has garnered real praise from some of the biggest footballing names on the continent.

Ex-teammate Dusan Vlahovic, for example, didn’t hold back in his plaudits for Milenkovic – calling his international teammate a