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Blow for Newcastle as West Ham outbid them for international star

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West Ham United are leading the race to sign Juventus midfielder Stefano Sturaro.

Newcastle United had submitted an offer thought to be in the region of £11.4 million for the 25-year-old, but according to Tuttosport the Hammers have stepped in with a bid of around £17.5m.

Following spells with Genoa and Modena, Sturaro signed for Juventus in July 2014.

The agreement included a clause that he would spend the next season on loan at Genoa, but he was recalled by Juve in February 2015.