West Ham are reportedly set to sign Spartak Moscow midfielder Alex Kral on loan with an option to buy.
This comes as the Hammers confirmed the signing of Nikola Vlasic from Russian capital rivals CSKA Moscow on transfer deadline day.
Linked with a move for Kral for some time, it would appear the Irons have made a successful last-ditch attempt to make the deal happen.
That’s according to a report from Russian Football News, as cited by Louis (West Ham Central) on Twitter.
Twitter: BREAKING: Alex Kral is close to joining West Ham United today. The Czech midfielder will join on loan with an optio… https://t.co/zAX2d8ZVpv (@central_louis)
This follows reports on the contrary suggesting that West Ham had seen a final attempt rejected.
Capped on 22 occasions at senior level by the Czech Republic, Kral could be about to join up with international teammates Vladimir Coufal and Tomas Soucek for both club and country.
The 23-year-old has already made even appearances this term, registering one assist in five Premier Liga outings.
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This is rapidly turning into a dream deadline day if the Hammers can get this deal across the line.
Perhaps only signed as initial cover for Declan Rice and compatriot Soucek, David Moyes was crying out for additional midfielders last season.
Valued at £9million and under contract until 2024 in Russia (Transfermarkt), Kral has already amassed 138 career club appearances and any obligation will likely cost upwards of £15million.
