Former Premier League striker Noel Whelan has encouraged West Ham to reward Tomas Soucek with a new contract.
This comes following reports claiming that the Hammers were indeed set to start talks regarding a new deal for the 26-year-old.
The combative midfielder has been a revelation since joining the East Londoners and continues to impress alongside Declan Rice.
Speaking to Football Insider, Whelan was full of praise for Soucek and certainly approved of the new contract speculation.
What a find he has been – wow. He’s one of these players who has been so consistent for West Ham. He’s been brilliant defensively, but he’s also such a danger in that 18-yard box. He can do everything. He’s got aerial ability, aggression, one-v-one defending – he’s tremendous, and so is that goal return. A lot of teams have probably sat up and taken notice of him with just two years left, so West Ham have moved to tie him down. If anyone deserves a new deal, it’s definitely Soucek.
The 46-cap Czech Republic ace has earned a 6.97 average Sofascore rating from 23 Premier League outings – a rare ever-present in David Moyes’ side.
Soucek has also scored three times and provided one assist in 32 appearances this term.
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With mooted interest from English clubs and beyond, tying down the powerful midfielder is a shrewd move from the club.
A key component in Moyes’ ranks, the £40.5million valued Soucek has to be a mainstay if West Ham are going to reach the desired heights.
Perhaps a new deal for his midfield cohort beckons also?
