Vladimir Coufal edges closer to West Ham United exit as ‘further talks’ held for replacement
Vladimir Coufal may have played his final match at the London Stadium as West Ham continue their search for a new right-back.
The 31-year-old has been a regular for the Hammers since arriving from Slavia Prague in 2020, going on to make 155 appearances in all competitions.
However, with the passing of the old guard from David Moyes to Julen Lopetegui, some players are ultimately going to be moved on. Coufal could be one of those sacrificed.
Turkish giants Galatasaray are weighing up a summer move for the right-back, according to Mehmet Ozcan via ASpor [28 June], with just 12 months left on his current contract.
Following Ben Johnson’s disappointing exit, plus the Czechia international heading into the final year of his contract, the Hammers are making headway in finding a suitable replacement already.
West Ham United closing in on Noussair Mazraoui deal
The Irons have held further talks with Bayern Munich over a deal for Noussair Mazraoui, according to Sky Sports Germany, with both Lopetegui and Tim Steidten wanting to sign the Bayern Munich man.
The Bundesliga giants are demanding £16.8million plus bonuses this summer, with a loan move already ruled out [Florian Plettenberg], and Mazraoui is open to a Premier League move.
Mazraoui’s spell at Bayern has not worked out as well as many expected, but there is undoubtedly a talented player inside waiting to break out of the mould.
If Lopetegui can help the player rediscover his previous form from his Ajax days, the Hammers could be welcoming a very talented full-back to the London Stadium this summer.
Mazraoui is well-known for his attacking threat in the final third, as well as his defensive attributes, notching 10 goals and nine assists in 137 appearances during his time in the Netherlands.
In other West Ham news, the Hammers have responded after Julen Lopetegui was informed of two loan bids for Andy Irving.
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