West Ham favourites to land Roma’s ex-Man City striker Edin Dzeko with Andy Carroll set to leave

WEST HAM reportedly lead the race for Roma striker Edin Dzeko as veteran Andy Carroll looks to depart the London Stadium. The Hammers are hoping to bolster their goal-shy attack with the signing of the former Premier League champion, who won the title with current West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini. They will also be joined […]

WEST HAM reportedly lead the race for Roma striker Edin Dzeko as veteran Andy Carroll looks to depart the London Stadium.

The Hammers are hoping to bolster their goal-shy attack with the signing of the former Premier League champion, who won the title with current West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini.

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They will also be joined by Inter Milan, according to Italain outlet Corriere dello Sport, who suggest Dzeko is open to leaving but is still “hoping” to be offered a new contract with Roma.

West Ham lead the two-horse race as Inter must first sell rebel striker Mauro Icardi in order to gain the necessary funds for the ex-Manchester City striker.

The Hammers face their own adversity, though, as they would have to convince Roma to sell Dzeko at a affordable price to accommodate the players £165,000 wages.

It is believed Roma are looking for £12.9million for the 33-year-old striker whose contract expires next season.

The potential arrival of Dzeko could see England powerhouse Carroll end his seven-year stay at West Ham.

The striker has undergone ankle surgery and will not be available for the final five games of the campaign, effectively ending his Hammers career.

Carroll, 30, is a free agent in the summer with the knowledge the club have no intention of triggering a two-year extension on his £80,000-a-week contract.

A move to the MLS to revive his career looks a realistic option according to The Times.

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