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title: "West Ham: Vladimir Coufal ‘frustrated’ with sale decision made"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
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published: "2022-12-16T11:41:19Z"
modified: "2022-12-16T11:41:19Z"
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# West Ham: Vladimir Coufal ‘frustrated’ with sale decision made

**[West Ham](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-news/) defender Vladimir Coufal is ‘frustrated’ behind-the-scenes with club owners GSBK now making a decision on his future, say Sky Sports.**

### The Lowdown: Coufal shunned?

The Czech Republic international, who [seriously impressed](https://www.football.london/west-ham-united-fc/news/carragher-vladimir-coufal-west-ham-20673962) under manager David Moyes during his debut 2020/2021 [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) campaign, has been a bit-part figure this season.

As West Ham seemingly battle to avoid relegation at this moment in time, the east Londoners have started Coufal in [just under half](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/29/Show/England-West-Ham) of their top fight matches.

The 30-year-old’s decline under Moyes is stark given Coufal’s past form [earned him](https://theathletic.com/news/vladimir-coufal-signs-new-three-year-deal-with-west-ham/qqlWJRi7Q1Vt/) a new and improved Hammers contract, all whilst becoming a real club favourite.

### The Latest: Sky Sports share Coufal exit news…

As per Sky Sports, there has been some news on the right-back’s future at West Ham.

Writing via their [transfer blog (15:22, December 14)](https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/11095/12476234/transfer-centre-live-mikel-arteta-reveals-arsenal-are-active-in-the-market-and-will-look-to-strengthen-in-january?postid=5063115#liveblog-body), Coufal is committed to the club but grows ‘increasingly frustrated at his limited playing time’.

[West Ham latest news!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/west-ham-latest-news-5/)

It’s added that Bayer Leverkusen and two unnamed English clubs are keen on signing the defender with GSBK making a transfer decision.

West Ham will apparently look at concrete offers for Coufal but are reluctant to let him leave just yet with their mounting injury problems.

### The Verdict: Don’t sell…

The Irons are right to be reluctant over selling the player in January given a real defensive shortage right now, with Kurt Zouma and Nayef Aguerd’s problems harming the depth in the middle while Aaron Cresswell has also been dealing with a [hamstring](https://www.premierinjuries.com/injury-table.php) issue.

Called a ‘[top full-back’](https://www.footballinsider247.com/west-ham-to-u-turn-on-vladimir-coufal-after-sources-transfer-update-pundit/) and someone who still has a lot to offer by former England international Paul Robinson, we believe West Ham are best served waiting until the summer to make any calls.