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title: "West Ham fans share mixed views on Mandzukic links"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Ryan Darby"
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published: "2019-09-05T18:00:14Z"
modified: "2019-09-05T18:00:14Z"
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# West Ham fans share mixed views on Mandzukic links

West Ham are being linked with a shock move to sign Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic, [according to the Mirror.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/mario-mandzukic-offered-premier-league-19527818)

The Croatian has been left out of Juventus’ Champions League squad and is expected to move from the club in January.

The rumour will come as a surprise to some West Ham fans and judging by these reactions on social media, it would be a move that divides opinions.

Hammers fan [@brandon\_gouge](https://twitter.com/brandon_gouge/status/1169558317502386176?s=20) gives a balanced view on the matter, saying: “Would be a great signing but I’d imagine he’d have ridiculous wage demands.”

Meanwhile, [@54fc875286444f7](https://twitter.com/54fc875286444f7/status/1169561742759907329?s=20) wants to see it happen, simply tweeting: “Would be amazing.”

[@KrayTito](https://twitter.com/KrayTito/status/1169563334724726784?s=20) had some concerns about the player, saying: “We don’t even know what state he’s in quality wise.”

Not all supporters were on board, with [@RussianHammers](https://twitter.com/RussianHammers/status/1169570586957352960?s=20) poking fun at the striker’s age, tweeting: “He is 59 years old, why?”

### Read West Ham verdict

Mandzukic has been one of the more underrated strikers across Europe in recent years and it would be great to see him get a chance to prove himself in the Premier League.

However, West Ham fans are right to have some concerns over a potential deal for the Croatian.

He’d arrive at the London Stadium looking to start, even at his age and it’s unlikely that the Hammers would be able to gurante that.

![Fred Lee/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2019/09/1163939968.jpg)

He has a wealth of experience that he could offer to Manuel Pellegrini’s squad, with numerous domestic titles and a Champions League winners’ medal under his belt.

However, as one fan mentioned, his wage demands could be excessive and this would cast some serious doubts about a potential move.