West Ham could be handed a golden opportunity to sign Sparta Prague defender David Hancko in the summer.
The 24-year-old ace has previously been linked with a move to the Hammers prior to arriving in the Czech Republic from Fiorentina.
Since leaving the Serie A club, Hancko has continued to impress and played an integral part as Sparta lifted the 2020/21 Czech Cup.
Now, agent Michael Holescak has told SportNet that it would come as no surprise should the Slovakian become an Iron at the end of the season.
The connection between Sparta and West Ham is obvious. So something like that wouldn’t be a big surprise. Anyway, Hancko is currently ready for any of the top five European leagues.
Previously touted as a possible target for the Hammers, the Twitter account WHU_ScoutingOptions took a closer look at the 19-cap ace.
If @WestHam are still looking at the the czech league then @David_Hancko might be one to check out, he's a 23yro progressive ball playing CB, that can also play on the left of defence. Hes got good passing range, can carry the ball and strong in the tackle. Plus hes quite pacey. pic.twitter.com/VjuDZT4Byp
— WHU_ScoutingOptions (@scoutingoptions) January 5, 2021
This season Hancko has scored six times and provided four assists in 27 appearances.
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Valued at £3.6million and under contract in Prague until 2024 (Transfermarkt), signing the Slovakian ace would likely be an affordable venture for the club.
Having endured a quiet January window, the club needs a statement summer and starting with Hancko would be a positive move.
Clearly a player with ability and an apparent eye for an attacking impact also, David Moyes would be wise to heed the words of the agent in this instance.
