Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic is wanted by West Ham United as the January transfer window nears, as per a report from Hammers insider ExWHUemployee.
The Serbian international has 22 Championship goals to his name this season, scoring at a rate of a goal every 83 minutes.
Mitrovic has yet again been a vital component to Fulham’s success so far this season, meaning it would be difficult to interest Fulham in negotiations.
The 27-year-old has also caught the attention of Spanish club Villarreal, with a €16 million previously discussed.
The striker’s contract at Craven Cottage does not expire until 2026, meaning that it could be a difficult move for clubs in pursuit to finance, especially with Mitrovic playing such a vital role in their push for promotion.
The Cottagers currently find themselves at the Championship summit, despite drawing their last four matches.
Mitrovic is enjoying another season in the Championship, with his influence there for all to see already this campaign.
His ability to score goals, link the play and cause panic in the opposing defence makes him so effective in a Fulham shirt, with the Cottagers keen to keep him in what remains of this season and beyond.
Mitrovic is a player who deserves to be operating in the highest tier, but that is quite looking likely if he stays with Fulham past this season.
Plus, he would be operating in a team who he knows and can thrive in, instead of adapting to a new style and learning to play with different players.