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Report: London-based club reject £16m bid for striker also wanted by West Ham

London-based club Fulham have reportedly rejected a bid for their striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, who is a target this summer for West Ham.

, Fulham have turned down a £16million offer from Dynamo Moscow for their centre-forward.

It is understood that they have no intention of selling the 26-year-old during this window. However, the Serbia internatonal himself is “keen” to leave after a difficult individual season.

The report names West Ham as a club interested in him. In addition, Hammers manager David Moyes is believed to be an admirer.

Mitrovic will be in the Championship next season as it stands. Unfortunately, his Fulham team suffered relegation from the Premier League, and he was unable to have much of an impact.

He scored four goals and made four assists in 31 games across all competitions. However, he’s a striker that scored 26 Championship goals in the previous campaign.

Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images

Mitrovic a great target for West Ham, but Fulham are digging their heels in

Obviously, West Ham need to sign a new centre-forward before next season.

The Irons need genuine competition for Michail Antonio at striker, as they prepare to play in both domestic and European fixtures.

It didn’t happened for him in the 2020/21 campaign at Craven Cottage, but he’s certainly got bags of individual ability.

The Serbian has 41 goals for his country and could be a great option for the Hammers squad, but it looks like signing him will be too big an obstacle.

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