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Transfer news: West Ham face difficult challenge to lure Mario Mandzukic as Besiktas prepare to offer striker big-money deal

Besiktas are ready to break the bank in order to lure West Ham target Mario Mandzukic to Turkey this summer.

The Juventus striker is said to be a target for his compatriot Slaven Bilic, the Hammers manager, who is expected to sign a new forward this summer.

But the Croatian is wanted by a number of top clubs across Europe, with his contract up in 2019 and his long-term future at Juve unclear.

And now, according to Sport Mediaset, Besiktas are willing to offer him an annual salary of £6m and promise him that he will become their No.