Reports claim that West Ham United are interested in Spartak Moscow midfielder Alex Kral and might have all the aces in their search for the player.
Kral, 23, is just two in five years with the Russian team. He has enjoyed an excellent campaign, starting 28 of 29 matches in the Russian Premier League. And that’s after he enjoyed 19 top flight starts during his first season with the Muscovites.
Reports surfaced over the weekend that the Hammers were interested. Y Sky sports now they report that contact has been made with the relevant stakeholders.
But the East End club is not the only one interested in the defensive midfielder. Sky Sports suggests that four other Premier League clubs have also contacted the K2K agency.
They also represent Vladimir Coufal, who played such an influential role in qualifying West Ham for the Europa League. The right-back started 34 league games for David Moyes’ team and could be in line for a new deal.
The Scottish strategist will hope that previous dealings with the agency will give them an advantage with Kral. There is also the link with his national team, as the youngest has played 16 games for the Czech Republic.
He is ready to line up alongside Coufal and Tomas Soucek for Jaroslav Silhavy’s team at this summer’s belated Euro Cup. Kral knows the duo well and confessed that he keeps in touch with the stars of the Hammers.
It would seem that the London stadium team has an advantage over their rivals for the schemer.
Kral, another midfield option for Moyes
There is no doubt that the former Manchester United boss will want add quality to your ranks for future challenges. With a Europa League spot on the bag, the focus has now turned to the summer draft.
Kral, who has been compared in style to David Luiz, will offer versatility to Londoners. He can play defense and anchor the midfield, a vital trait with so much soccer ahead for the Irons.
Maccabi Tel Aviv midfielder Dor Peretz is another midfielder that has been mentioned in relation to the club. The 26-year-old will be available for free transfer when the Israeli Premier League ends.
He is also a defensive-minded player, but can also score goals, with 10 in all competitions this season. It seems like Moyes has a lot of options, with West Ham’s sixth-place finish also helping to attract talent.
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