Report: Kostic bid moves on

West Ham have been given permission to discuss personal terms with Filip Kostic, according to talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook.

We have confirmed that the Hammers are trying to do a deal for the flying Eintracht Frankfurt wing-back.

Kostic won the Europa League last season and played a key role in their triumph, scoring twice against Barcelona and laying on an assist in the final against Rangers.

The Irons have yet to agree a deal with Kostic but it appears that they have now been given the opportunity to speak with him and see if they can convince him to come to east London.

David Moyes is desperate to further reinforce his defence after signing Nayef Aguerd and left full-back has been a priority for the manager.

It remains to be seen if Kostic will be willing to make the move to the Hammers, as Frankfurt qualified for the Champions League by winning the Europa League last season, but the Irons will pull out all the stops to convince him to make the switch.