Vladimir Coufal West Ham United future ‘bleak’ amid contract frustrations
Vladimir Coufal’s future at West Ham currently looks “bleak” amid concerns over his contract, according to The Athletic (27 April).
Writing on their website, the news outlet report that the defender is still frustrated about the current terms of his contract which saw him speak out during the January transfer window.
The full-back will enter the final 12 months of his deal this summer and according to Roshane Thomas, his “long-term outlook appears bleak given frustrations over his contract” which suggests he could look to move on.
West Ham United new manager will have a big job on his hands
Replacing David Moyes won’t be an easy job this summer if he is to leave the club as expected, and that’s not just on the pitch.
The Hammers have had great success in recent seasons, but fans want to see a more attacking style of football in place and so whoever comes in to replace him will know their remit immediately.
But they will also have to deal with quite a bit of upheaval off the pitch too, with Lucas Paqueta expected to move to Manchester City, Chelsea chasing Jarrod Bowen and the future up other players up in the air.
So the last thing they will want are more players being unhappy with their situation, and Coufal has been a key member of the squad for several years and has made the right-back spot his own.
The club must hold talks with the Czech Republic international and find a way to resolve the issue, or face losing another integral member of the squad ahead of the new season.
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