West Ham United are reportedly leading the race to secure the signing of Borna Sosa, who is also on the radars of Manchester City and Newcastle United.
According to Croatian publication Index, West Ham United have emerged as the frontrunners for the capture of VfB Stuttgart left-back Borna Sosa, who could be available for €20 million this summer. The 24-year-old defender is also a target for Manchester City and Newcastle United.
Sosa came through the ranks at Croatian capital club Dinamo Zagreb before securing a move to Stuttgart in the summer of 2018. In his four years with the German outfit, the left-back has made 83 first-team appearances, scoring three goals and setting up 23 more, with his attacking qualities being a particular highlight.
Sosa’s exploits have put him on the radars of several top clubs across Europe, although most of the interest has been coming from England where the likes of Manchester City, Newcastle United and West Ham United have all shown a keenness to sign the Croatian international in the ongoing transfer window.
Manchester City are looking for a new left-back after selling Oleksandr Zinchenko, which has left them with Joao Cancelo as the only viable option in the left-back slot. Having missed out on Marc Cucurella, the English are looking at alternatives. Sosa has been one of the names on their radars, although they seem to be edging closer to the signing of Sergio Gomez from RSC Anderlecht.
Newcastle United reinforced their left-back position this summer with the permanent signing of Matt Targett, who impressed on loan at St James’ Park in the second half of the last season. However, they are in the market for another player in the position as Jamal Lewis has not been favoured by manager Eddie Howe, with Sosa reportedly emerging as one of their targets.
However, as per the report, it is West Ham United who are leading the chase to sign Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart. The Hammers are also looking to strengthen their options in the left-back slot after letting Arthur Masuaku leave the club this summer. Aaron Cresswell did not enjoy the best of seasons last time out, which is why David Moyes has been keen on bringing in another player in the position.
West Ham were eyeing a move for Eintracht Frankfurt’s Filip Kostic, but he is on his way to Juventus. It has forced the east London outfit to explore other options, with Sosa now a target for the club. And as per the report, the 24-year-old Croatian international is close to signing for West Ham United.
The report states that Stuttgart would be willing to sell Sosa for a fee of around €20 million, which West Ham United are willing to pay. However, the possibility of Newcastle swooping in with a bigger offer has not been ruled out. So, it remains to be seen if Sosa does end up at the London Stadium or the Magpies try to snatch him away from West Ham.
