Report: West Ham player recommended to European club as Lopetegui nears new signing
Report: West Ham United's Tomas Soucek recommended to Fenerbahce in their search for a new midfielder, according to Fanatik
A Turkish outlet reported on its website on Sunday (4 August) that Czech international Tomas Soucek fits the profile of player Jose Mourinho and the European club wants to sign this summer, with Soucek deciding on a potential transfer soon.
Soucek’s playing time is expected to become more limited this season as the Hammers close in on signing Guido Rodriguez, who is set to join Julen Lopetegui’s ranks at the London Stadium as a free agent【Fabrizio Romano, 2 August】.
Will Tomas Soucek exit West Ham amid Fenerbahce transfer rumours?
West Ham supporters won’t want to lose Soucek this summer given his impact over his time at the London Stadium, but it isn’t easy to see where the Czech midfielder fits in given the Irons’ recent transfer activity.
Lopetegui has wasted no time adding to his ranks during his first summer in charge in East London and while he hasn’t completely revamped the midfield, he has made some big additions that may impact it.
As of now, Lucas Paqueta remains available while Mohammed Kudus could also be pushed more centrally if Crysencio Summerville slots in out wide, all while Edson Alvarez, James Ward-Prowse, and Rodriguez compete for a starting role.
Additionally, the Hammers don’t have to contend with European football this term for the first time in several seasons.
That will likely mean that Lopetegui doesn’t rotate his starting XI quite as much as David Moyes did last term.
If the right offer arrives for Soucek’s signature, you’d have to imagine that the Hammers would be interested in doing business, especially as his sale could help fund one or two further additions between now and the end of the window.
This could well be a deal to watch closely as the start of the Premier League season draws closer.
