West Ham United star Tomas Soucek is eager to remain at the London Stadium and fight for a place at the forefront of head coach Julen Lopetegui’s plans instead of setting his sights on departing ahead of the transfer window slamming shut later this month, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.
The Hammers, who were condemned to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Aston Villa as they got their Premier League campaign underway, have not been afraid to splash the cash as the August 30 deadline closes in and made Aaron Wan-Bissaka their latest acquisition when he completed a £15million switch from Manchester United.
Max Kilman has been West Ham’s most expensive arrival, thanks to a £40million agreement being found with Wolverhampton Wanderers, but there is time for further alterations to be made to Lopetegui’s squad as technical director Tim Steidten continues leading the east Londoners’ recruitment drive.
Soucek Seeking to Remain at London Stadium
Czech Republic international aiming to prove worth to Lopetegui
Sources close to Soucek have informed GMS that he ideally wants to stay in his current surroundings instead of embarking on a fresh challenge in the coming days, and he is aiming to prove that he is worthy of being a key component in Lopetegui’s side amid increased competition from summer arrival Guido Rodriguez.
The central midfielder was among the first names on the team sheet while David Moyes was in charge, making 207 appearances under the Scotsman, and he was included in the starting line-up for the opening day loss to Aston Villa as Edson Alvarez continues nursing an injury he suffered on international duty at the Copa America.