Nikola Milenkovic
Report: West Ham in talks to sign 23 y/o Spurs target…but there’s a catch
West Ham United have been heavily linked with a move for Nikola Milenkovic this summer. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Hammers are in talks with Fiorentina to sign the highly-rated defender. talks ongoing with West Ham — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 7, 2021 The 23-year-old is reportedly West Ham’s top defensive target. He is valued at £14 million and has just a year left on his current deal with the Italian outfit. Squad depth will be key to West Ham’s success this season, particularly with the club set to compete in the Europa League. David Moyes currently has Craig Dawson, Issa Diop, Angelo Ogbonna and Winston Reid as central defensive options. With Reid likely to be sold this summer, the club need to buy a dynamic defender. Milenkovic fits the bill and woul...
Report: Tottenham now have a great chance to sign £26m man mountain
Fiorentina are waiting for Tottenham to make an offer for Nikola Milenkovic according to a report from TuttoJuve. Central defence is clearly an area where Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo wants to strengthen this summer. The north London outfit have been heavily linked with a move to sign Juventus centre-back Cristian Romero (CalcioMercato.it). Tottenham’s leaky back-line cost them a chance to finish inside the top four in the Premier League table last season. Milenkovic is an alleged transfer target for Tottenham – Copyright: xGiuseppexMaffiax It seems as though there is a far cheaper option out there for Nuno, however. Fiorentina waiting for Tottenham to bid for Milenkovic Tutto Juve claims that the Serie A club are now awaiting a concrete offer from Spurs after the north London...
‘Cheaper option’ – Spurs ‘have an eye on’ 23-year-old West Ham target
Tottenham Hotspur will be looking to bolster their defence this summer, with Fabio Paratici looking to sign at least one, if not two, centre-backs for Nuno Espirito Santo. Toby Alderweireld has told the club that he wants to leave this summer, and Spurs will not stand in his way if a good offer comes for him. Spurs will still have Davinson Sanchez, Joe Rodon, Eric Dier and Japhet Tanganga as other options if the Belgian leaves the club. However, one or two quality centre-backs are required. The Athletic reported today that Jules Kounde of Sevilla and Lyon’s Joachim Andersen are being targeted. The north London club also ‘retain an interest’ in Milian Skriniar, while Spurs have also made a bid of €15 million (£12.9 million) plus add-ons for Bologna’s Takehiro Tomiyasu. Accor...
Tottenham join London rivals in the chase for 23-yr-old defender
Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal are in the race to sign Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic this summer. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italian club are prepared to sell the 23-year-old because his contract expires in the summer of 2022 and he has not signed an extension. It seems that the Serbian is keen on a move away from the Italian club this summer. Juventus and Manchester United have also been linked with the player who is expected to cost around £26 million. However, the price could increase if there is a bidding war between the interested parties. SL View: Much needed addition for Spurs Tottenham desperately need quality centre-backs, with the likes of Eric Dier simply not good enough to start for a side hoping to challenge for the major honours. Milenkovic is a top-class t...
Manchester United pressing to sign €35m centre-back, efforts ‘getting stronger’
Manchester United have stepped up their efforts to sign Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic this summer, Tuttomercatoweb reports. The Red Devils are long-term admirers of the Serbian, and they were initially interested in him when Jose Mourinho was their manager. He continues to be linked with the club, and it was recently claimed that the Red Devils have ‘a clear advantage‘ in signing the 23-year-old. It is now reported that the centre-back is heading ‘towards’ United, and the club’s efforts to sign him are ‘getting stronger’. Milenkovic has no plans of renewing his contract, which expires in June 2022, and La Viola are set to part ways with him this summer. Sportslens view: The Red Devils currently have Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire as the preferred central defensive pairing, with ...
Liverpool reportedly join the race to sign £30m star after Man Utd open transfer talks
According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t Mundo Deportivo), Liverpool have joined the race to sign Serbian defender Nikola Milenkovic. He is enjoying a remarkable campaign with Fiorentina, and his performances have attracted interest from several top clubs in Europe. The 23-year-old has a contract at the club until 2022, and he is also reportedly wanted by Manchester United. SL View It is an open secret that Liverpool will be looking to sign a new centre-back in the summer. While the likes of Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez are both expected to return fresh from their injuries next season, Liverpool still need depth in that department. Natt Phillips has done remarkably well for the Reds, but Joel Matip’s future is up in the air. Even if Liverpool sign Ozan Kabak ...
Report: West Ham United make £22.8m bid for versatile Serie A defender
West Ham United have made a bid to land the signature of Nikola Milenkovic from Fiorentina, Gianluca di Marzio reports. The Hammers have experienced a disappointing summer transfer window and they have yet to make any new additions to the first-team squad. Earlier this month, they were eager to sign James Tarkowski from Burnley to strengthen the central defensive position, but their final offer of £30m was snubbed by the Clarets. The east London outfit thereafter looked at the possibility of signing Wesley Fofana from Saint-Etienne, but they have missed out on his services to Leicester City. The club are still on the search for a new player to bolster the heart of their backline and it is now reported that they have made a formal bid for Milenkovic. David Moyes’ have placed a&nbs...
Inter Milan hits two late goals to beat Fiorentina 4-3
Inter Milan fought back with two goals in the last five minutes as they began their Serie A campaign with a 4-3 win over Fiorentina on Saturday. Runners-up last season and seen as the main challengers to the dominance of Juventus this term, Inter suffered one of their familiar slumps as they fell 3-2 behind to a Fiorentina side inspired by 37-year-old Franck Ribery. But an 87th-minute equaliser from Romelu Lukaku followed by Danilo D’Ambrosio’s header two minutes later gave them the points – and possibly spared them one of coach Antonio Conte’s infamous dressing-downs after the game. Inter could not have made a worse start as they gifted Fiorentina the lead in the third minute with a goal worthy of a playground kickabout. Cristiano Biraghi floated the ball into the area, the Inter defence ...
