Following earlier reports that West Ham midfielder [Tomas Soucek](https://www.claretandhugh.info/tomas-soucek-bio/) has been informed he can leave the club, Claret & Hugh has received an update regarding the player’s future.
There are multiple stories suggesting that Soucek is wanted by Everton and Leeds United—something C&H first reported back in January. However, some outlets are now claiming the player has been told by West Ham that he’s free to find a new club.
C&H has spoken directly to a source close to the player, who has reaffirmed the Czech’s stance ahead of the [transfer](https://www.claretandhugh.info/west-ham-transfer-news/) window: he’d like to remain at West Ham and sign a new contract.
When we asked if the player had been informed he could leave the London Stadium, we were told: “No, that is not true.”
The reality is that Soucek—who scored his ninth goal of the season at Old Trafford—remains hopeful of staying a Hammer.
That said, selling him remains an option, with ongoing doubts about whether he suits Graham Potter’s style of football. However, from the player’s side, he would happily sign a new contract and finish his career in East London.
Whilst West Ham have received no actual bids for Soucek at this point, Everton are known to have offered the player’s representatives £30k per week more than his current Hammers wage.
As we’ve been reporting since the winter transfer window, Leeds United have made the big Czech midfielder a transfer priority.
Speaking to C&H, a source close to the player informed us: “Tomas would love to stay at West Ham, he loves the place.”
Soucek is expected to fetch between £15–20 million if he leaves the London Stadium.