Torino ready to make Hammer’s loan permanent

Torino are keen to discuss with West Ham United how the price of Nikola Vlasic can be brought down, it has been claimed in Italy.

Vlasic, 25, joined the Hammers in 2021 from CSKA Moscow on a five-year contract, but the Croatian international was unable to live up to expectations at the London Stadium in his debut season.

He was shipped out to Torino last year, with the Italian side holding an option to buy the Croatian midfielder at the end of the loan for around £13 million.

Vlasic has contributed significantly to the Italian outfit’s Serie A campaign this season as the midfielder has bagged five goals and four assists in 32 league matches besides getting booked once.

And according to Italian daily newspaper Tuttosport, the Turin side are keen to discuss with the Hammers how the £12m, option to buy clause, can be lowered by the London outfit.

Torino want to sit down at the negotiating table with West Ham and find a deal that works for both parties.