Gala boss confirms interest in West Ham summer target Mario Mandzukic

Galatasaray manager Igor Tudor has confirmed his interested in the Croatia international striker Mario Mandzukic.

Speaking ahead of tonights encounter with Istanbul Basaksehir, Tudor heaped praise on Mandzukic and stated that he would love him to join Galatasaray.

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“Who wouldn’t want Mandzukic? He is a fantastic striker and a great team player,” Tudor was quoted as saying by Fotospor.

“Of course Id like to see Mandzukic here, who wouldn’t want him in their team.”

West Ham United are interested in signing the Croatia international according to The Sun. Per the source, the Hammers want to bolster their attacking options following a disappointing season.

Mario Mandzukic has seven goals and five assists to his name after 37 games for Juventus this season. The Croatia international’s contract with the Serie A giants expires in 2019.

West Ham take on bottom of the table Sunderland this weekend as they look to secure their Premier League future.

Galatasaray face second placed Istanbul Basaksehir in the Turkish League tonight. The Lion’s can move up into third place should they record a victory tonight.