Hardly a transfer window goes by without West Ham’s Tomas Soucek being linked with a move away, be it to Everton (David Moyes ‘lurking’ as usual) or further afield. The midfielder has been at West Ham since mid way through the 2019/20 season and is the Hammers’ longest serving first team starter.
Despite his 275 caps he remains one of the most consistently under rated West Ham players, frequently spilling blood for the cause and regularly chipping in with vital goals. Indeed, Soucek has saved some of his best performances for the last few weeks: he was awesome against Manchester City as were the whole team, pretty much without exception.
Club focussing on survival, not contracts
Because Soucek has 18 months left on his contract, the gossip and speculation about a summer departure has started again.
Of course, if the Hammers wanted to recoup funds they’d need to sell him this summer so in part the speculation is understandable. However, according to sportwitness.co.uk , this speculation is all without substance:
“Tomáš Souček less than 18 months left on his contract and in the summer, West Ham have to make a decision on whether to renew it or sell him. The latest English claims have ruled out an extension and Nuno’s side will look for a sale.
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However, [iSport\ claim there has been no contact between West Ham and Souček’s agent over his future. This makes sense because the London club’s immediate priority is to avoid relegation.
*As of now, it’s unclear where West Ham will next season, and a relegation means drop in revenue.*“
Which makes absolute sense to secure the Premier league future first and agree player contract extensions later. Soucek will be amongst those who leave the club if relegation follows, for sure – but until the season ends – nothing to see here.