Fulham reportedly target Russia’s World Cup star Ilya Kutepov

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West Ham United have been linked with a move for Spartak Moscow’s Ilya Kutepov and it is understood that Fulham are also in the race.

Ilya Kutepov has been one of the unsung heroes in Russia’s run to the quarter-finals of their own World Cup.

The Spartak Moscow centre-back has started all four games in the tournament and impressed particularly in the stunning penalty shoot-out victory against Spain, in which he kept the likes of Diego Costa, David Silva and Isco on the periphery over 120 minutes.

And it is these performances which have seen Kutepov linked with a number of clubs across Europe.

Tuttomercatoweb claimed that West Ham United are interested in bringing the 24-year-old to the Premier League, while RB Leipzig and Fiorentina are also keeping a close eye.

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And latest reports from Russian outlet Championat claim that newly promoted Premier League side Fulham have also expressed an interest.

The Cottagers are understood to be in the market for a new centre-back as Slavisa Jokanovic’s side prepare for life in the Premier League next season. Celtic defender Dedryck Boyata is on their radar too, according to the Sun, with Fulham set to make a big bid for the former Manchester City man.

But Kutepov, who Championat believe could cost around £10.5 million, would perhaps be better value considering just how impressive he has been in Russia over the last few weeks.