On June 30th, Tuttosport stated Nikola Vlašić has informed David Moyes and other West Ham United officials that he has no intention too returning to the club after spending last season on loan at Torino.
This is relayed again in today’s Tuttosport, who say Torino technical director Davide Vagnati has failed to convince the Hammers to let go of the 25-year-old.
It’s claimed the Serie A side have offered a maximum of €9m while West Ham want €13m to sanction the attacking midfielder’s sale. The two clubs, for now, are ‘very distant’.
The report states Moyes’ side will make Vlašić available on the market and try to find a buyer ready to meet their demands. Torino, for now, have stopped chasing him. Tuttosport say the two clubs are playing ‘their own game’.
La Stampa, relayed by TuttoMercatoWeb, say Vlašić ‘wants to return’ to Torino, who have offered less than €10m. Meanwhile, West Ham are asking for €14m.
Vlašić is set to have ‘face-to-face’ talks with West Ham officials over his future. It’s said the ‘wait is over’ for him. Torino would be keen to know the outcome of this meeting.
La Stampa say a ‘turning point is urgently needed’ for Torino, because another club could sign the player in this window.
West Ham are sticking to their stance, and are absolutely right to do so.
