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3 reasons why West Ham should not sign Mario Mandzukic

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With Mario Mandzukic seemingly out of favour at Juventus, many are expecting him to move away from the Turin side in the near future.

The big Croatian has played for the likes of Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich in his career but looks set to be moved on from the Bianconeri with Gonzalo Higuain, their marquee summer arrival, more than making his mark for the club.

Indeed, Premier League clubs are interested in the forward with Tottenham and West Ham reportedly keen on securing his signature.

On the face of it, it looks like a good deal. The striker has good experience with some big European clubs and has largely impressed where he’s been as well as being a big player for his national team.

He’d surely help out the Hammers, then, who are struggling up front with Andy Carroll out injured still and Simone Zaza yet to find a Premier League net but all may not be as it appears with the forward.

There are some reasons why West Ham should avoid the striker and go for someone else. Here are the three we think explain why…

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