West Ham United paid €35m for Nikola Vlasic instead of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

West Ham United could have signed Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for €20 million in 2021, but opted to purchase Nikola Vlasic from Everton for €35 million instead. Newcastle United also expressed interest in Kvaratskhelia in 2022. The decision came amid a period of significant spending by West Ham, as they sought to bolster their squad. Kvaratskhelia has since emerged as a standout player, raising questions about West Ham's transfer strategy during that window.

• 8:55 AMYahoo Sports — West Ham United could have signed Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for €20m but paid €35m for Nikola Vlasic instead