Nikola Milenkovic reportedly rejected a chance to join West Ham last summer and his friendship with a fellow Serbian means a move to Juventus is likely.The Hammers were heavily linked with the Fiorentina defender during the 2021 summer window. It seemed as though David Moyes would add to his ranks with the rangy stopper. But the deal fell through before Tottenham then appeared to enter the picture.
There were also links to Wolves while Juve were mentioned as possible suitors. However the Serbia international remained at Stadio Artemio Franchi.
He has enjoyed a solid season, with 22 Serie A starts, helping I Viola to eighth in the Italian top-flight standings. They are still in with a chance of qualifying for Europe, sitting two points behind fifth-placed Atalanta.
West Ham missed out on a talented player who can feature in central defence or as a right-back. Reports at the time suggested the …
- March 1, 2022
