West Ham transfer target Luka Jovic facing three years in prison

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West Ham United striker target Luka Jovic could face up to three years in prison for breaking strict lockdown rules.

The Daily Star claimed in January that West Ham were interested in reuniting record signing Sebastien Haller with his former Frankfurt teammate Jovic.

Jovic moved to Real Madrid last summer in a £53million deal while Haller arrived at West Ham for £45million.

Haller has struggled for West Ham. But not as badly as Jovic, who made just five starts all season before the global health crisis hit.

West Ham were told they should have signed Jovic

Jovic was reportedly made available for loan in January and, despite being heavily linked, West Ham did not push through a move.

Former West Ham star turned pundit Don Hutchison said his old club should have stumped up the loan fee to land Jovic in January.

But Jovic is now facing the prospect of as many as three years in jail after breaking strict lockdown rules, according to reports.

Jovic found himself in hot water for failing to self-isolate on his return to Serbia from Spain.

Door opened for summer move as Real Madrid lose patience

As a result it was reported furious Real Madrid chiefs vowed to sell Jovic in the next window (The Mirror).

The West Ham target was reportedly spotted on the streets of Belgrade and at his girlfriend’s birthday party (The Mirror).

He will now appear before Serbian prosecutors and – as outlined by Marca – faces a fine and could potentially be landed with a three-year prison sentence.

Jovic will have to testify before the Belgrade Prosecutor’s Office after being denounced by police and Prime Minister Ana Brnabic.

Striker facing possible jail term

Jovic will be out of the reckoning as a potential signing for anyone, let alone West Ham, if he is jailed.

And while protesting his son’s innocence, Jovic’s own father has conceded he should face prison if found guilty.

“Let him go to jail, but only if he is guilty,” Jovic’s dad told Marca.

“Luka passed two tests and gave negative in both. That is why he understood that he could come to Serbia. Now he seems to be a big criminal.

“I totally agree with the president and the Prime Minister, but only if he is guilty.”