Report: Real Madrid eye Irons target

Fyodor Smolov- very much fancied by West Ham in January – is being reported as a target for REAL MADRID!

The 27 year old Russian scored twice during the 3-3 draw with Spain last month and has found the net six times in his last five games for Krasnodar.

It is widely believed that Krasnador want £15 million for their prize asset  and are preparing willing to let him go in their two month winter break from December 10.

Madrid are scouting for forwards who can back up their regular front line of Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema so any player who arrives there is likely to be little more than a squad player.

And as a result the Irons hope they convince Smolov that London would be a better stage with the prospect of regular football. Smolov also speaks fluent English.

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