Tomas Soucek arrives at West Ham as David Moyes lines up more transfer deals

Tomas Soucek arrives on loan from Slavia Prague
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Giuseppe Muro28 January 2020

West Ham will press ahead with their attempts to sign a right-back after securing a loan deal for Slavia Prague midfielder Tomas Soucek.

Czech Republic international Soucek has been given permission to travel to London for a medical and was expected to finalise a move to the London Stadium today.

The 6ft 4ins defensive midfielder will initially join on loan, ahead of a permanent move in the summer for around £17million.

West Ham manager David Moyes identified the 24-year-old as his top midfield target to add some steel to his squad and ease the burden on captain Mark Noble. Moyes is desperate for reinforcements to make an immediate impact, with the Hammers battling relegation.

Another priority for Moyes is a new right-back, with Ryan Fredericks out until next month with a hamstring injury. West Ham have enquired about Nottingham Forest full-back Matty Cash and Tottenham’s Kyle Walker-Peters, although the latter looks set to join Southampton.

West Ham are also open to signing a striker and AC Milan striker Krzysztof Piatek is being considered. Milan want £30m for Piatek, who is also on the radar of Tottenham and Chelsea, but West Ham could push for a loan deal.

West Ham are willing to offload midfielder Carlos Sanchez, who was hauled off at half-time after a dreadful display in Saturday’s 1-0 FA Cup defeat by West Brom.

Winston Reid is wanted by clubs in the MLS as the New Zealand defender bids to resurrect his career after 20 months out. Reid has not featured in a competitive match since suffering a serious knee injury in March 2018.

Meanwhile, West Ham today announced a pre-tax loss of £28.8m during the last financial year, which they say is as a result of investment in the squad and a rise in wage costs. Turnover was up by £15m to £190.7m.

The accounts also laid out the potential dire consequences of relegation. Co-owner David Sullivan said staying in the Premier League is “an absolute necessity” for the future wellbeing of the club.

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