West Ham midfielder Nikola Vlasic, currently on loan at Torino, 'thundered' to leave during the summer window with permanent deal talks now expected.

The Lowdown: Vlasic seals temporary exit...

Following a bit-part debut campaign at the London Stadium after signing from CSKA Moscow last year, Vlasic was sent out on loan to Serie A side Torino for the 2022/2023 campaign.

The Croatia international made way for a plethora of West Ham summer signings as the club completed deals for Alphonse Areola, Nayef Aguerd, Flynn Downes, Gianluca Scamacca, Maxwel Cornet, Thilo Kehrer, Emerson Palmieri and club record signing Lucas Paqueta.

Vlasic couldn't replicate his electric Russian Premier League form whenever manager David Moyes did give him a chance, with a report from Italy now sharing the latest on his future at West Ham.

The Latest: Vlasic 'thundered and thundered' to leave...

According to Tuttosport, Torino 'will start new negotiations' with both Vlasic's agents and West Ham as they contemplate signing him permanently - coming after some brilliant outings so far.

Expanding on the 24-year-old's move to Turin, the report claims Vlasic 'thundered and thundered' to leave east London when Torino boss Ivan Juric came calling.

The Verdict: Let him go?

The former Everton player has started life brilliantly at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino and we wonder if a permanent exit for him may be best for all parties - especially given his alleged willingness to leave.

Called a 'top class' talent by former Leeds United striker Noel Whelan, there have been question marks surrounding Vlasic's suitability to the English game given two failed spells at both West Ham and Goodison Park.

Indeed, it may be time for Moyes and co cut their losses on the attacker.