David Moyes reportedly wants to reunite with 30-year-old Czech midfielder Tomas Soucek at Everton after the duo’s time together at West Ham United.
According to a report by Give Me Sport, Tomas Soucek is the subject of interest from Everton. The Toffees are combing the market for a midfielder heading into the summer transfer window and have set their sights on the West Ham United midfielder. David Moyes wants to reunite with the 30-year-old veteran at Bramley-Moore Dock, with West Ham ready to cash in on him.
Tomas Soucek and his West Ham journey so far
Tomas Soucek has been one of the most dependable performers in the Premier League since joining West Ham United from Slavia Praha. The East London club initially signed the Havlickuv Brod native initially joined the East London club on loan in January 2020 before completing a permanent move in the subsequent summer transfer window.
The 30-year-old has been a regular for West Ham in the last half a decade, turning out nearly 250 times thus far for the East London club while chipping in with 39 goals and 13 assists. Soucek’s tendency to chip in with crucial goals has made him an asset, and he has been a top-notch performer for the Hammers.
However, the Czech midfielder has long faced an uncertain future at the London Stadium amid West Ham’s regular bids to reinforce the midfield department. A summer departure might be on the cards for the player, with the Premier League club ready to listen to offers for him. Everton will be one of the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.
Move across the Premier League on the cards?
Everton’s interest in Tomas Soucek is understandable. The Toffees are scouring the market for a midfielder heading into the summer transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding Abdoulaye Doucoure’s long-term future. In addition, Idrissa Gueye is in the twilight of his career.
So, several candidates, including Merlin Rohl, have emerged on Everton’s radar, with Soucek also a viable target. Considering the 30-year-old midfielder’s extensive experience in the Premier League, he should not take long to settle down at Bramley-Moore Dock as David Moyes eyes a summer reunion.
With West Ham ready to entertain bids to part ways with the 79-cap Czech international, a reunion between Moyes and Soucek is on the cards. It will be interesting to see if Soucek’s long association with West Ham ends in the summer transfer window.
