A report has made a big Nikola Vlasic claim as West Ham United’s 36 hour deadline becomes clear.
According to La Stampa, Torino have until June 11th – tomorrow, to sign Nikola Vlasic from West Ham for €13 million (£11.1 million).
If tomorrow passes and the Italian club haven’t activated that option, it will not longer apply.
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Torino are said to be hoping for a €2-3 million (£1.7-2.6 million) discount on the 25-year-old Hammers ace.
David Moyes painfully mismanaged Vlasic during the attacking midfielder’s time at the London Stadium last season. He was mostly shunted out on the left wing – a position where he is totally ineffective due to his lack of pace.
He has played as a number 10 for Torino this season though and has really impressed with five goals and eight assists in 37 games to his name (Transfermarkt).
Vlasic is clearly happy in Turin, and is allegedly trying to force West Ham into selling him to Torino permanently. However, it seems as though the Serie A side will have to come up with the funds by tomorrow to make that happen…
Report makes big Nikola Vlasic claim as West Ham’s 36 hour deadline becomes clear
The 49-capped Croatia international is wanted on a permanent deal by Torino.
However, they have until tomorrow if they want to sign him for the agreed €13 million (£11.1 million) purchase option according to La Stampa.
If tomorrow passes without any action, then said clause because invalid.
It’s such a shame that things didn’t work out for Nikola Vlasic at West Ham, because on his day he is a very good footballer.
Moyes should have played him in his correct position but in truth, the Croatian didn’t do enough when given the chance to shine either.
And it’s probably in everyone’s best interest that Vlasic joins Torino permanently this summer.
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