West Ham are reportedly ‘eyeing up’ a move for Eintracht Frankfurt ace Filip Kostic at the end of the season.
The 29-year-old is the latest name linked with a move to the Hammers as David Moyes attempts to strengthen the squad mid-season.
Albeit the priorities remain a centre-back and striker, the Irons are believed to have joined Inter Milan, Arsenal, Sevilla and Atletico Madrid in the hunt for the left-winger.
That’s according to a report from Italian outlet Calciomercato, as cited by Talkin West Ham #GSBOUT on Twitter.
West Ham are eyeing up a move to sign Eintracht Frankfurt ace Filip Kostic. Frankfurt could sell the 29 Year Old for just £9 million this month with only 17 months remaining on his current deal. (@cmdotcom) pic.twitter.com/lM298r5cHa
— Talkin West Ham (@TalkinWestHam) January 11, 2022
The report claims that West Ham as well as their rivals are ‘ready for auction’ for the 43-cap Serbia international.
This season Kostic – once described as ‘outstanding’ by Adi Hütter – has scored three times and provided 10 assists in 22 appearances across all competitions.
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Valued at £18million and out of contract in 2023 (Transfermarkt), it would appear to be an open race to land the Serbian.
It’s likely that the East Londoners are alreal well-versed in the former VfB Stuttgart man’s talents having watched plenty of Frankfurt when signing Sebastien Haller.
For the Hammers, this would be a strange move given the relative strength in depth on the left-wing with Pablo Fornals, Said Benrahma, Arthur Masuaku and Nikola Vlasic all capable of operating there.
Although Kostic has been a high-quality operator for some time, a move for a then nearly 30-year-old, even for free, would be an odd choice from the club.
