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Pellegrini plays down Dzeko transfer talk in presser

West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini has moved to quell talk about a potential Hammers move for Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko. The Roma star, 32, is contracted to the Giallorossi till 2020 but has been linked to the Irons apart from a host of other clubs (Chelsea were also very interested in securing his services earlier this season).

Dzeko, who previously played for Man City, has not ruled out a return to the Premier League, saying that “he loved the competition”, although he admitted that his age could be a negative factor.

However Hammers boss Pellegrini told reporters at a press conference ahead of their home clash against Tottenham that he (Pellegrini) “knew him well but we are not thinking about that at the moment”. The two parties have worked together at the Etihad when the Chilean managed the Citizens a few years ago. Continue reading “Pellegrini plays down Dzeko transfer talk in presser”