West Ham United could be preparing for life without midfielder Tomas Soucek, according to reports.

What's the word?

As per ExWHUemployee, the Hammers are said to be willing to part ways with the Czech international should the right offer emerge, with talks regarding a new contract for the 27-year-old said to have hit a roadblock.

Writing on Twitter, the club insider quashed suggestion of a 'falling out' with manager David Moyes, although admitted the 6 foot 4 giant could be allowed to leave: "Contract talks have not progressed. Not a falling out as such but apparently prepared to listen to offers."

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This corroborates with a report from Claret and Hugh which also suggests that the former Slavia Prague man could be allowed to leave if a suitable offer comes in, with Moyes said to believe that Soucek has been a 'shadow' of the player he was a year ago.

Supporters livid

That shock revelation will likely not go down well with the club's supporters, with the £40.5m-rated gem having proven a hugely popular figure since his arrival at the club on an initial loan deal in January 2020.

After signing permanently on a £15m deal a few months later, the 48-cap colossus went on to enjoy a stellar first full campaign in the Premier League, netting ten times as the Irons secured Europa League qualification.

While he netted half that amount in the most recent season, it would seem his performances have not drastically reduced, having averaged 1.5 interceptions, 1.9 tackles and 2.8 clearances per game in his 35 outings, compared with 1.6 interceptions, 2.1 tackles and 2.7 clearances from the year prior.

In comparison to fellow midfielders across Europe's top five leagues, the £47k-per-week powerhouse also continues to impress, ranking in the top 1% for clearances and in the top 2% for blocks, while also showcasing his threat in the final third as he ranks in the top 8% for touches in the attacking penalty area.

A player capable of impacting the game in both boxes, it would seemingly be a total error were Moyes and GSB to cash in this summer, particularly with club captain Mark Noble calling time on his playing career.

That would simply leave a shortage of central midfield options to partner talisman Declan Rice - who himself has been linked with a departure - potentially threatening the club's ability to compete in and around the top-six.

Moyes may well have proved himself an astute market operator in his second spell at the helm, although he'd be making a colossal blunder were he to let Soucek depart, while also risking the wrath of the club's fanbase.

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