West Ham look to be lining up their first summer transfer in order to bolster the squad for next season.
Having confirmed a 22-year high sixth-place Premier League finish last Sunday, David Moyes will be desperate to make additions to cope with the additional workload brought on by Europa League football.
According to a report from the Express, as cited by West Ham Fan Zone on Twitter, the Hammers could be lining up a move for Spartak Moscow central midfielder Alex Kral.
Twitter: West Ham have held extensive talks with the entourage of Alex Kral in England as they look to complete the signing… https://t.co/x7tdMsTrvE (@WHUFCFZ)
The report claims that the 23-year-old is keen to follow in the footsteps of Czech Republic compatriots Tomas Soucek and Vladimir Coufal.
Talks are believed to be heading towards a £14million switch for the £8.1million valued ace – hopefully completing the transfer before the upcoming European Championship starts next month.
This season the 16-cap star has registered five assists in 30 appearances across all competitions.
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Signing Kral will provide a much needed third central midfield option in the Hammers squad.
Not believed to be a replacement for either Soucek or Declan Rice, the predominantly defensive-minded midfielder will instead rotate with the duo and can act as a more advanced option.
Irons fans could be set for a closer look at their potential new man when England face the Czech Republic in the group stages of the Euros – Kral is likely to feature alongside Soucek whilst also becoming acquainted with Rice in the process.
