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West Ham must tell Torino where to go after latest Nikola Vlasic claim

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Torino are pushing West Ham United to sell Nikola Vlasic for a huge discount this summer.

According to a report from Torino Granata, Torino want to sign Nikola Vlasic from West Ham for just €8 million (£6.9 million).

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The Hammers were already prepared to sell him for £11 million – £2 million less than Torino’s original buyout option.

Nikola Vlasic of Torino FC prepares to takes a corner kick
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However, the Serie A side have numerous loan deals that they want to turn into permanent ones, and are struggling to find the funds to do so.

They are clearly trying it on with West Ham regarding Vlasic, and are allegedly demanding another big discount on the Croatian…

West Ham must tell Torino where to go after latest Nikola Vlasic claim

Torino Granata reckon that the Italian side are pushing the Hammers into selling Vlasic for just £6.9 million.

The West Ham owners need to stand their ground here. Vlasic has enjoyed a very good season with Torino and is worth easily doubly that amount, probably more.

So if Torino don’t sign him, another club will undoubtedly come in for him, or David Moyes could reintegrate him back into the squad at the London Stadium.

Torino FC v ACF Fiorentina - Serie A
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Since joining Torino, he played exclusively in the number 10 role, and bagged five goals and eight assists in 37 games (Transfermarkt).

Nikola Vlasic has proven that is more than capable of making a difference for a big club, if he is played in the correct position.

That never happened during his time at West Ham, after Moyes bizarrely used him as a left winger.

And now the Scot’s stubbornness could be the reason why we have to take such a huge hit on the money that we paid to sign him two years ago.

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