Former Inter target Filip Kostic has long been linked with a move to Serie A, with Juventus eyeing him since the tail end of last season to bolster their ranks, but West Ham now appear to be in the lead to sign him.
The Serbian has been followed closely by a host of Serie A clubs, including Lazio in the past, with who the deal spectacularly failed to go through. The mercurial winger played a key part in Eintracht Frankfurt winning UEFA Europa League in 2022, garnering the interest of many suitors.
#Calciomercato | Il @WestHam insiste per #Scamacca e #Kostic: i dettaglihttps://t.co/Th3scMkVrY
— Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) July 22, 2022
According to the latest reports from Mundo Deportivo, Kostic is closer to moving to West Ham than Juventus at the moment, with the Premier League side preparing an initial bid of €15M to onboard him. Full details of the deal are yet to be filled in, but it is understood that the player himself wants to wait out before giving the green light.
#WestHam are in advanced talks with Filip #Kostic for a contract until 2026. Ready a bid of €15M for #EintrachtFrankfurt to close the deal. #transfers #WHUFC
— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) July 22, 2022
Both clubs are interested in striking the deal, but West Ham are struggling to finalize personal terms with West Ham, as he is unsure about moving to England amid interest from Juventus, as per Calciomercato.
With just one more year left on his contract, he hasn’t accepted a renewal proposal with Die Adler, although him staying put can’t entirely be ruled out.