Tottenham Hotspur have been 'offered' the chance to sign West Ham United midfielder Tomas Soucek, according to a report from Football Insider

The lowdown: Premier League star

Signed for £15million following a successful loan spell from Slavia Prague (Sky Sports), Soucek has been nothing short of sensational since arriving in the Premier League.

The towering 27-year-old has scored 19 times and provided two assists in 105 appearances for the Hammers, notching up ten league goals in the 2020/21 campaign.

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However, after discussions over a new contract were recently put on hold, it appears that Spurs could be set to benefit from the impasse surrounding the Czech Republic international...

The latest: Spurs could swoop in

As per a Spurs source at Football Insider, Tottenham are believed to have been 'offered the chance' to sign Soucek this summer in what they call a 'surprise twist'.

It's claimed that the 48-cap ace's future is 'up in the air' at present and there is a 'very real chance' that the powerful midfielder will be sold.

The report also states that the 'historical relationship' between the clubs doesn't lend itself to a move but agents of the man hailed as 'outstanding' by journalist Josh Bunting are interested in making the move a reality.

The verdict: No brainer

If indeed the Lilywhites were offered the chance to land Soucek then it would be a deal that Antonio Conte, Fabio Paratici and ENIC should jump at the opportunity to strike.

Not only would it mean taking a top player away from a domestic and city rival, but also bolstering a midfield department at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in need of an assertive presence.

During the recent 2021/22 campaign, Soucek won on average 6.5 duels per game in the league (Sofascore), more than Rodrigo Bentancur (4.9) and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (5.1), highlighting the Czech Republic star's combative prowess in the middle of the park.

Whilst the report makes no mention of a fee, valued at £40.5million and under contract with West Ham until 2024 (Transfermarkt), this won't be an inexpensive venture for Spurs but it is certainly a worthwhile one.

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