Journalist Dean Jones has claimed that West Ham United could still agree a new deal with midfielder Tomas Soucek this summer.
The central midfielder has been one of the most consistent performers at the club since his arrival in 2020, and could be set to earn a reward in the form of a new contract for those performances.
Speaking to GiveMeSport, Jones said: “At a time when we’re wondering what’s happening with Declan Rice, West Ham are also in a situation where Soucek might go as well.
“So, I believe that there’s another round of talks to come and that Soucek could yet still sign a new contract and stay at West Ham and there are definitely people who want that to happen.”
TIF Thoughts on Jones’ Comments…
It seems as though, from what Jones has said, that a new deal could still happen. Soucek’s current deal is set to expire in the summer of 2024, when he will be 29, and still in his prime as a central midfielder.
With Declan Rice’s future at the club not guaranteed, either, Soucek‘s new deal should become an even greater priority. Losing Rice would be difficult, but losing Soucek at the same time could prove to be catastrophic.
Jones’ comments will likely please West Ham fans, who may now be fairly convinced that Soucek could put pen to paper on a new contract at the club. If all parties are happy with a new deal, it seems as though a resolution to the contract situation can be found relatively easily.
David Moyes and his side head into next season with the hope of earning back a place in the top six. They reached the last four of the Europa League last season, before the wheels also fell off of their Premier League campaign, leaving them with the consolation of a Europa Conference League spot.
Come August, they will hope to go again and remain consistent for slightly longer, and, in doing so, achieve their ambitions.