West Ham boss Slaven Bilic is reportedly interested in bringing compatriot and Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic to the club.
According to the Sun, West Ham scouts watched the 30-year-old during Croatia’s friendy with Northern Ireland earlier this month.
The Hammers already have Juventus striker Simone Zaza on loan, but this move has not gone to plan, with the Italy international yet to score for the club. The East London outfit sit 17th in the Premier League table, having only scored 13 league goals this term.
West Ham boss Slaven Bilic is reportedly interested in bringing compatriot and Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic to the club.
According to the Sun, West Ham scouts watched the 30-year-old during Croatia’s friendy with Northern Ireland earlier this month.
The Hammers already have Juventus striker Simone Zaza on loan, but this move has not gone to plan, with the Italy international yet to score for the club. The East London outfit sit 17th in the Premier League table, having only scored 13 league goals this term.
Reports have already been circulating that Zaza will leave in January, prompting interest from the London club in Mandzukic. The Croatian scored a last minute goal against Sevilla in the Champions League on Tuesday evening, taking his tally to four in all competitions.
The English newspaper reports that the Bianconeri would require a fee in the region of £18m for the player, who has two and a half years remaining on his contract.
The West Ham boss has already worked with Mandzukic during his six-year tenure as Coach of the Croatian national team.