Sources: Vlasic agrees personal terms with West Ham as another big-money signing close
West Ham have agreed personal terms with CSKA Moscow playmaker Nikola Vlasic, Football Insider understands.
David Moyes’ side are closing in on the capture of the former Everton man as they look to add another late blockbuster signing.
A West Ham source has told Football Insider that discussions with CSKA over a deal for Vlasic, 23, are at an advanced stage.
The two clubs are discussing a fee of around £26million including add-ons for the Croatia international.
He has already agreed personal terms with the Irons as they look to complete a deal ahead of tomorrow night’s transfer cut-off.
This comes after West Ham completed the signing of defender Kurt Zouma from Chelsea for £30m on Saturday night after medical fears were overcome.
It has long been a priority of Moyes to bring in a proven attacking talent as well as a centre-back.
The Scot is a big admirer of Vlasic and is convinced he is a far more mature and penetrative player than the one who failed to make an impact during his two years at Everton.
Since leaving Goodison Park in 2019, the attacking midfielder has been a prolific scorer and creator for CSKA, where he has scored 33 times and supplied 21 assists in 108 matches.
He also has 26 Croatia caps and was a member of their squad during this summer’s European Championships.
At West Ham, Vlasic will add more creativity to the attack and will compete with the likes of Saïd Benrahma, Pablo Fornals and Jarrod Bowen for a starting role.
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