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title: "Krasnodar lower demands for Smolov"
canonical: "https://readwestham.com/2018/01/30/krasnodar-lower-demands-smolv/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Michael Oliver"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2018-01-30T14:06:32Z"
modified: "2018-01-30T15:09:46Z"
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# Krasnodar lower demands for Smolov

West Ham are eager to bring in a striker before tomorrow’s transfer deadline after allowing Diafra Sakho to join Rennes and they may have received a boost in their pursuit of Krasnodar star Fyodor Smolov.

> Twitter: West Ham target Fyodor Smolov in Russian sports pages – reports say club want loan until end of season with option… https://t.co/3qadHJx3Rg (@DannyWArmstrong)

Valued at £15m by the Russian side, Smolov is one of West Ham’s top targets this month and it’s been revealed that Krasnodar are willing to accept an offer of just £12m to part ways with their star man.

![Epsilon/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2018/01/874405760.jpg)

Smolov has netted 10 goals in 13 league games so far this season and would offer a different option in attack which is exactly what the Hammers need with Andy Carroll sidelined with a fractured foot for the next few months.

Andre Ayew has also been linked with a return to Swansea this month which could leave Moyes incredibly short of options in the attacking areas.

It’s understood that West Ham want a loan-to-buy deal for Smolov but Krasnodar would only be interested in a permanent sale and have even dropped their demands to force it through.