'Vaseline' Deal Done-1st Aid Nearly Complete!

West Ham have announced the signing of Nikola Vlašić, The Croatia international joins from Russian club CSKA Moscow on a five year contract. The deal is reportedly worth £25.72 Million with another £7.7 Million in potential add-ons.

The vastly experienced Vlašić, despite being just 23 years of age, has already played more than 250 senior matches and has also established himself at international level having made 26 appearences for Croatia and played his part for his country at Euro 2020.

WHUFC.COM Have confirmed that Vlasic was 'extensively scouted' throughout the summer transfer window and was their main midfield attacking target in addition to the club's interest in Jesse Lingard. Vlasic is described as a 'creative attacker', although it isn't confirmed where Vlasic will play for David Moyes.

In Russia Vlasic has shown his versatility by playing across the forward line, he's played on the right wing while also being deployed in midfield, a position he has successfully played for his country, although Vlasic often starts on the wing for Croatia.

The arrival of Vlasic takes Hammers spending for the summer to over £50 Million following the signing Kurt Zouma at the weekend. They join Craig Dawson signed on a permanent basis from Watford earlier in the window and Alphonse Areole who joined on loan from Paris Saint-Germain.

IF Moyes can acquire a back up striker, an additional midfield enforcer and a left back, then only a fool would say this transfer window has been anything less than truly spectacular, and even if there are no more signings it has still been good, especially bearing in mind that failing a last minute 'wonder bid', that West Ham have been able to retain their best players, unlike several other Barclays Premier League teams! -