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title: "West Ham United: Tomas Soucek talks underway"
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author: "Will Seager"
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published: "2022-01-25T11:10:47Z"
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# West Ham United: Tomas Soucek talks underway

**According to a report by West Ham insiders [Claret and Hugh](https://www.claretandhugh.info/candh-exclusive-soucek-talks-start/), the Hammers are eyeing their first major piece of January business as Tomas Soucek’s representatives are in talks over a new contract.**

### The Lowdown: Soucek essential to Moyes

Since his arrival at Rush Green, Soucek has played a vital role in David Moyes’ successful run at the club. In the East-London club’s emphatic 2020/21 Premier League campaign, the Czech star played in all [38 league games](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/tomas-soucek/leistungsdatentrainer/spieler/283628/plus/0/trainer_id/450), scoring ten goals from a defensive midfield position.

Soucek joined the Hammers on loan in the January 2020 window from Slavia Prague. Impressing during this stint, West Ham enacted the [£15 million fee](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/12035297/west-ham-sign-tomas-soucek-from-slavia-prague-on-four-year-deal) agreed in the temporary deal, adding to the £4 million loan fee Slavia had already received.

Financially, the Irons’ investment has already more than doubled, with the Czech Republic captain’s value soaring up to an incredible [£40.5 million](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/tomas-soucek/marktwertverlauf/spieler/283628).

However, the partnership formed between Soucek and Declan Rice is far more valuable than anything that could be gained by a departure.

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### The Latest: Irons in contract talks

According to a report by club insiders [Claret and Hugh](https://www.claretandhugh.info/candh-exclusive-soucek-talks-start/), Soucek’s representatives are currently in talks over a new deal.

Currently, the midfielder has two years left, with the option of an extra two years. However, contract talks are being held on the basis that he will receive a substantial salary increase with a new fixed four-year deal.

The Hammers have [not signed a single player yet this month](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/west-ham-united/transfers/verein/379/plus/?saison_id=2021&pos=&detailpos=&w_s=w), but it’s fair to say this could be the most crucial piece of business they do.

### The Verdict: Show him the money

Rice himself has reiterated how important Soucek is to Moyes’ West Ham side, having named him their player of the season following his ‘[unbelievable](https://www.football.london/west-ham-united-fc/news/declan-rice-west-ham-unbelievable-19887807)’ form in the Premier League last year.

West Ham would certainly not be short of bidders if the two parties failed to come to an agreement on a new contract, but with the possibility of [huge bids](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/17243603/man-utd-transfer-news-declan-rice-bid/) arriving for Rice this summer, the club have realised how important it is for Soucek to be nailed down by a new long-term contract.

Losing Rice would be a huge blow for the Hammers but additionally losing Soucek would completely destroy the spine of this West Ham side, meaning Moyes would have to start from scratch all over again.

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