Nikola Vlasic: West Ham in talks to sign CSKA Moscow's £25m-rated playmaker

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After playing for Everton in the 2017-18 season, Nikola Vlasic has had experience with the Premier League.

West Ham is in negotiations with CSKA Moscow to sign Nikola Vlasic, a 25m-rated player.

David Moyes, manager of the Croatian international 23-year-old, has earmarked him as a creative addition to his team.

West Ham is optimistic that a deal will be completed before Tuesday's 23.00 BST transfer deadline.

This deal could end their chances of bringing Jesse Lingard back home to London Stadium, after a remarkable spell of loaning him from Manchester United.

Lingard, who had fallen out of favor at Old Trafford scored nine goals in 16 matches after joining the Hammers loan team last January. He earned a recall to England in March and was placed on standby.

West Ham has been trying to bring the midfielder back, but have received very little support. Lingard will stay at Old Trafford unless the situation changes rapidly.