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West Ham need to reignite interest and battle Tottenham in race for Muriqi

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West Ham need to reignite interest and battle Tottenham in race for Muriqi

Tottenham are still interested in Fenerbahce forward Vedat Muriqi and have even made enquiries for the 25-year-old.

That’s according to Turkish outlet Aksam, cited by Sports Witness, who claim that Spurs, who have been tracking the Kosovo international in recent months, are still keen over a possible transfer. 

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West Ham have also been keeping tabs on the Fenerbahce man recently, who has scored seven times in 11 club appearances this season. 


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The Hammers always seem to need attacking reinforcements, and that looks to be the same again in the new year. 

Manuel Pellegrini has been relying solely on Sebastien Haller following his summer move from Frankfurt, however, the Frenchman has struggled in recent months, scoring just once in his last nine appearances. 

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Albian Ajeti also hasn’t staked his claim when called upon, so reigniting their interest in Muriqi could be a shrewd move. 

The report suggests that Fenerbahce could be willing to listen to offers in the region of £17m, a fee the Hammers could definitely cough up. 

Muriqi scored four times for Kosovo in six European Championship qualifiers, one of which came against England, and appears to be in the prime of his career. 

Perhaps a forward with proven Premier League experience would be more beneficial at the London Stadfium, however, at just £17m, we feel like the Hammers should consider a move for the Fenerbahce ace. 

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