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West Ham expect to announce deal for Niko Vlasic on Monday as Croatia midfielder nears £21m switch from CSKA Moscow... and his arrival means Hammers will drop their interest in signing Jesse Lingard from Manchester United

Daily Mail | August 29, 2021

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West Ham are closing on a £21million deal for CSKA Moscow forward Niko Vlasic.

Talks are at an advanced stage with West Ham expected to agree a further £4m in add-ons for the Croatia international who was formerly at Everton.

Manager David Moyes identified Vlasic as a player who can rotate across the frontline and behind the striker. Moyes has long admired the skilful 23-year old and sees him as an alternative to Jesse Lingard, who is expected to stay at Manchester United.

West Ham boss David Moyes wants to sign Niko Vlasic
The Croatia midfielder is currently with CSKA Moscow

West Ham boss David Moyes (L) is closing in on prolific CSKA Moscow midfielder Niko Vlasic

The u00a321m signing is likely to end West Ham's interest in Manchester United's Jesse Lingard (L)

West Ham completed the signing of defender Kurt Zouma from Chelsea for £29.

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