Virals: West Ham 'set their sights' on Serie A ace Nikola Milenkovic

West Ham have reportedly ‘set their sights’ on Fiorentina central defender Nikola Milenkovic. 

A long-standing target for the Hammers, the 24-year-old appears to remain on the radar in east London. 

Having signed a new deal to remain in Florence, the Serbian’s long term future is once again in question. 

According to a report from Corriere Fiorentino, as cited by Sport Witness on Twitter, another move could be forthcoming this summer. 

Nikola Milenkovic | West Ham ‘set their sights’ on player – ‘Gentleman’s agreement’ with agent can help transfer.https://t.co/sJb8Z4K1uq #whufc #coyi

— Sport Witness (@Sport_Witness) March 25, 2022

The report claims that the 32-cap Serbian could well be a target for many clubs across Europe with West Ham and Inter Milan named. 

So far this season Milenkovic – hailed as ‘extraordinary’ by Pol Lirola – has earned an impressive 7.04 average Sofascore rating from 25 Serie A appearances. 

Here we go again. 

It seemed so close to Milenkovic becoming an Iron in 2021 that this speculation almost seems inevitable. 

However, at face value, there is a need for David Moyes to add a centre-back in the summer window and the powerful Serb ticks plenty of boxes. 

Valued at £20.70million and approaching the final year of that new contract (Transfermarkt), West Ham should be confident of striking a bargain deal.