Vladimir Coufal wanted by two unnamed Premier League clubs amid West Ham United frustration – Sky Sports
Two unknown Premier League clubs are interested in signing West Ham defender Vladimir Coufal, according to Sky Sports.
Reporting on their transfer live blog (14 December, 15:22 pm), Sky Sports have added that German giants Bayer Leverkusen remain interested in signing Coufal.
The right-back has a contract at the London club until 2024 with the option of a further year, but he has grown increasingly frustrated over the lack of game time.
Potential exit?
Coufal has started seven Premier League games this season, and his last start was in mid-October.
Given his contract protection, the Hammers could look to sell the defender in January, and they can re-invest in other areas of the squad.
At the same time, the club could hesitate in allowing any defender to leave given the injuries they have in those areas.
Ben Johnson is a natural full-back while summer signing Thilo Kehrer can also operate as a right-back.
Maxwel Cornet, the summer signing from Burnley, can also play there if needed. So, David Moyes will not face a massive problem if Coufal leaves.
The problem probably lies in adding a central defender to the ranks. Kurt Zouma is currently injured, while Nayef Aguerd has also picked up an injury while playing for Morocco in the World Cup.
West Ham, meanwhile, are close to landing Sao Paolo defender Luizao [Sky Sports] who is expected to join on a three-and-a-half year deal. He is a cracking talent but he is seen as one for the future.