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Everton and Leeds Battle for Tomas Soucek as West Ham Future Uncertain
West Ham's Tomas Soucek is frustrated with lack of starts under Potter and may be considering a move. Moyes wants a reunion at Everton, Leeds is also interested. European clubs may offer him a chance to return. Potter is open to offloading Soucek for £10-£15m to fund a rebuild.
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Tomas Soucek wants clarity over his West Ham future sooner rather than later, according to SportsBoom sources.
The Czech Republic international has grown frustrated by a lack of starts since Graham Potter took charge in East London.
He reminded the former Chelsea boss of his talents with his goal at Brighton and Hove Albion at the weekend.
Ex Hammers’ manager David Moyes is keen on a reunion with the central midfielder at Everton, whilst promoted Leeds United are also keen on signing the 30-year-old.
And SportsBoom understands that a number of Europeans clubs are interested in offering Soucek a chance to return to the continent, which would arguably suit his style of play better than the fast-paced Premier League.
Potter is ready to offload a number of players this summer to fund his rebuild ahead of next season.
It is believed that Soucek is on Potter's list of potential departures. It is understood a fee of around £10-£15millioon would be enough for Potter to part company with the player, who signed for the club for £13.5million five year ago.
Potter is understood to be in favour of a more dynamic presence at the heart of his midfield, despite Soucek regularly popping up with important goals during his Hammers’ career.
The veteran has played almost 200 games for the club, notching up 35 goals.
MOYES REUNION ON THE CARDS
It is believed that Soucek would relish the prospect of a reunion with Moyes, who rated him as one of the first names on the team sheet.
Soucek was part of the Hammers’ special Europa League triumph under for former Manchester United manager in 2023, the club's first trophy in 43 years.
He signed a contract extension to keep him at the club until 2027 the following January, but is disgruntled after falling down the pecking order under Potter.
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