Stuttgart's Vedad Ibisevic claims West Ham interest
Stuttgart striker Vedad Ibisevic claims to have been a summer target for West Ham United and admits he could be on the move in January.
Sam Allardyce was in the market for goals during the recent transfer window, with Andy Carroll picking up another untimely injury.
Former Birmingham City loanee Mauro Zarate was brought back to English football, along with Ecuador international frontman Enner Valencia.
Diafra Sakho was also acquired from Metz, but further additions were explored.
Bosnian forward Ibisevic is reported to have been among those on West Ham’s wish list, with a prolific strike rate in the Bundesliga drawing regular rounds of interest.
Stuttgart refused to sanction a sale, though, and the 30-year-old must now wait until the New Year for another opportunity to secure a switch.
Ibisevic told turkish-football.com: “I stayed but you never know, if a good offer comes in, I may leave.
“Vahid Halilhodzic and Trabzonspor contacted me and offered me great conditions.
“West Ham also wanted me, but Stuttgart did not want to sell this summer.
“The club had made some changes and the goal is a mid-table position.
“I have bigger ambitions so that is why I may yet leave.”