West Ham United to beat Manchester United to Nikola Milenkovic deal?

West Ham United are reportedly among the favourites to sign Fiorentina centre-back Nikola Milenkovic during this summer's transfer window.

The 24-year-old has again been a key player for his Italian club this season, making 30 appearances in all competitions, contributing three goals in the process.

A recent report claimed that Manchester United had revived their interest in the Serbia international, with a fee in the region of €15m (£13m) expected to be enough to sign him this summer, as the centre-back's contract in Italy is due to expire next summer.

However, according to Corriere Fiorentino, West Ham have 'set their sights' on Milenkovic and are confident of bringing him to the London Stadium in the upcoming market.

The report claims that Inter Milan are also monitoring developments surrounding the defender, who has a 'gentleman's agreement' with his current side over a summer exit.

Milenkovic has scored 14 times and registered one assist in 162 appearances for Fiorentina since arriving from Partizan in July 2017.