West Ham 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 under manager David Moyes during his debut 2020/2021 Premier League 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 of their top fight matches.
The 30-year-old's decline under Moyes is stark given Coufal's past form earned him 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), Coufal is committed to the club but grows 'increasingly frustrated at his limited playing time'.
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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 issue.
Called a 'top full-back' 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.