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title: "West Ham United: Irons a ‘viable option’ for Sparta Prague ace Adam Hlozek"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-united-irons-a-viable-option-for-sparta-prague-ace-adam-hlozek/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-04-18T18:10:47Z"
modified: "2021-04-18T18:10:47Z"
---

# West Ham United: Irons a ‘viable option’ for Sparta Prague ace Adam Hlozek

**According to a report by [90min](https://www.90min.com/posts/west-ham-adam-hlozek-transfer-exclusive), exciting young Sparta Prague ace Adam Hlozek regards West Ham as a ‘viable option’ for a possible move this summer, with David Moyes’ challenge for European football ‘key’ in his thinking.**

Hlozek is fast becoming one of the ‘most sought-after young players’ in Europe and has recently burst on to the scene for Sparta Prague, scoring five goals and assisting six others for the Czech club before today’s action ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/adam-hlozek/profil/spieler/552057)).

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### Hlozek open to joining West Ham

He has [two senior international caps](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/adam-hlozek/profil/spieler/552057) to his name at just 18 years of age, with [90min](https://www.90min.com/posts/west-ham-adam-hlozek-transfer-exclusive) now reporting that West Ham have stepped up their pursuit of Hlozek as some of Europe’s top clubs also eye a swoop.

The teenage ace has turned many heads and the options appear plentiful for a possible move away from Sparta this summer, but 90min have detailed an advantage for West Ham. As well as Hlozek regarding the Irons as a ‘viable option’, with the striker seemingly open to joining the east Londoners, he is also a good friend of West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek.

In terms of asking price, 90min claimed that Hlozek’s valuation has dropped below [€3m (£25.9m),](https://www.90min.com/posts/west-ham-adam-hlozek-transfer-exclusive) and while he is an exciting player, this could still seem like a heavy price to pay.

### Transfer Tavern take

Moyes’ search for a striker has been well documented, with West Ham failing to sign a forward in January after a number of failed bids ([Claret & Hugh](https://www.claretandhugh.info/moyes-confirms-transfer-bid/)). As the summer looms, GSB and co will need to invest wisely, and striking targets like Ivan Toney or Tammy Abraham should arguably be prioritised ([ExWHUemployee](https://www.patreon.com/posts/exwhuemployee-49079836?utm_medium=post_notification_email&utm_source=post_link&utm_campaign=patron_engagement&token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJyZWRpc19rZXkiOiJpbnN0YW50LWFjY2Vzczo3M2JjNWI0Yi0wYzc3LTRhMjktYmE3Mi02MzVjYmJkZjU5ZTYifQ.X_dE9HYebEkhwoT_SQRAPUD5o_tlsM36hCBjjTffz7I)).

The former has been in sensational form for Brentford, scoring 29 goals and setting up another 10 in the Championship this season [(WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/134240/History/Ivan-Toney)). Meanwhile, Abraham has bagged 21 goals in 37 Premier League starts over the last two campaigns ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/317506/History/Tammy-Abraham)).

These numbers suggest that the Irons should invest in forwards of similar calibre at the highest level rather than Hlozek, despite his exciting reputation.

***In other news: West Ham fans slammed this ‘shocking’ man vs Newcastle, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-news/west-ham-united-irons-slam-ben-johnson-for-newcastle-display/)***