The Domagoj Vida transfer saga took a new twist after Milliyet journalist Serdar Saridag reported that West Ham United have become favorites to sign the Besiktas defender.
Per the source, the Hammers have offered €22m to sign Vida and are prepared to offer a large portion of the fee upfront.
Additionally HITC report that Ladbrokes have made the East London outfit their new favorites to sign the Croatia international.
The bookmaker have West Ham priced 5/2 to sign Vida.
The latest reports from in total contrast to the majority of Turkish papers claiming Liverpool are favorites to sign Vida.
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Vida had an impressive World Cup, playing an important side in Croatia reaching the final.
The 29-year-old started every game for his national team at the tournament, scoring against Russia in the quarter-finals and providing an assist in the final.
Besiktas signed Vida on a free transfer from Dynamo Kiev in January but are prepared to cash in for a major profit.
The club are under financial pressure from FFP to curb spending and the figures being touted for the centre-back would free up funds to invest elsewhere in the squad.
