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West Ham transfer news: Hammers sweat as agent reveals FIVE rivals want Juventus' Sturaro
WEST HAM are one of six clubs battling it out to sign Juventus midfielder Stefano Sturaro.
West Ham have been named as one of club Premier League sides - along with Leicester - definitely in for the player.
Juventus are ready to sell Sturaro as they seek to raise money to cover Cristiano Ronaldo’s £105m transfer fee.
Sturaro, 25, is abatable for around £17.5m this summer.
And his agent has revealed there are six clubs keen to land the Italy international.
“In football everything can happen," agent Carlo Volpi told Gazzetta dello Sport.
“Because in fact there are a lot of offers.
Just wait for a decision by Juventus
“There are not only the big (offers from) West Ham and Leicester, but at least four other clubs are interested in my client.
“He does not have a favourite destination.
“Just wait for a decision by Juventus.”
West Ham have signed seven players already this summer, including midfielders Felipe Anderson from Lazio and Jack Wilshere.
They have also brought in Andriy Yarmolenko, spending an estimated £85m on deals.
Leicester, meanwhile, added James Maddison to their midfield earlier this summer, while Jonny Evans has joined from West Brom.
The Foxes are not expected to break the bank on a new player in this transfer window, with Sturaro considered an affordable target.