Vladimir Coufal, David Moyes
(Credit: Hasan Karim, Imago)
Goodison News speaking to Bryan King
Sun 15 June 2025 13:10, UK
Vladimír Coufal could reunite with David Moyes at Everton this summer.
Coufal’s contract at West Ham expires this month, and the Hammers have already announced that the 32-year-old will depart after five years in East London.
Everton are on the lookout for good value-for-money deals in defensive areas as they focus the bulk of their budget on bringing in attackers like Thierno Barry.
Moyes has understandably been linked with players from his former club, and Coufal could be his first transfer this summer following recent developments.
David Moyes Everton
Moyes could look to reunite with Coufal (Credit: Imago)
Coufal is looking to stay in the Premier League
Coufal joined West Ham in the same summer as his compatriot Tomáš Souček and went on to play a big part in Moyes‘ success during his tenure.
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As reported by Caughtoffside (12 June), Coufal is keen to stay in the Premier League and could favour a move to Everton to work with his former manager.
The defender was a stalwart for Moyes during their time together at West Ham, but this season has seen the veteran fall out of favour with the Irons.
Season Appearances Minutes Played
2024/25 22 1,061′
2023/24 36 3,139′
2022/23 27 2,139′
Coufal’s Premier League appearances over the last three seasons
Ex-Goodison scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Goodison News – believes that a move to the Toffees could be mutually beneficial, and that the two parties would have no issues agreeing personal terms.
“Moyes will know Coufal well from their time at West Ham,” King said.
“This is a free agent, a player who Moyes has worked with. This will obviously be an interesting player for Everton to bring into the football club.
“Moyes will know whether Coufal will be beneficial to the squad, and if he is, Everton will look to sign him, and I don’t think there will be any issue agreeing personal terms.”
West Ham United defender Vladmiri Coufal
Coufal was signed by Moyes for West Ham in 2020 (Credit: Imago)
Coufal deal makes sense for Everton
There was plenty of optimism around the Merseyside club as it was publicly stated that Moyes would be backed this window, but The Friedkin Group are coming under fire as no deals have been concluded.
Fans are getting impatient, and while a deal for Coufal wouldn’t necessarily get people on their feet, it could give Moyes a welcome boost.
The right-back would bring both energy and experience, as well as a good work ethic, and could slot into the squad as a rotational option on the right, effectively replacing Ashley Young.
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