West Ham are believed to be keeping tabs on Lazio midfielder Antonio Candreva this summer, who has also been linked with moves to Chelsea, Inter Milan and Napoli.
According to Czech source Eurofotbal, the Italian international is wanted by the Hammers as well as Inter Milan and Napoli, while the Metro state that the Blues want Candreva to replace Juan Cuadrado next season.
The 29-year-old was a star performer for Antonio Conte’s side at Euro 2016 and has been one of the leading wingers in Serie A in recent years, scoring 10 goals and assisting four times last season.
It’s believed that, while Lazio aren’t keen on letting Candreva leave this summer, he could be available for €25m, which would be a club-record fee for the Hammers.
The right-winger is well-versed as a right-wing-back in Conte’s 3-5-2 formation, making him a well-rounded option on the right of midfield.
West Ham already have a number of options who can play that position, including Michail Antonio and new arrival Sofiane Feghouli, but a player of Candreva’s experience and quality cannot be overlooked should he become available.
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