Rumour Mill 28/04/2025 14comments  |  Jump to last

The constant stream of names being linked with imminent moves to Everton never seems in danger of waning, with one name cropping up a little more often than others: Tomas Soucek — primarily through previous connections with David Moyes at West Ham.

One report claims that David Moyes wants a reunion with the Hammers'  midfielder this summer. The Czech Republic international has been a useful player for them since joining the club, and Moyes knows all about him, having worked with the player during his time at the London club.

Soucek has plenty of Premier League experience since he joined West Ham in 2019 from Slavia Prague and he has demonstrated the physicality needed to do well in English football. The experienced midfielder knows David Moyes’s philosophy as well, but at 30, his age may count against him with Everton needing to sign younger players who can be developed into a better team.

Soucek has eight goals and two assists in the Premier League this season, which a relatively good statistics considering Everton's problems in scoring goals from midfield this season. But the player signed a new deal with the Hammers until 2027 in January last year, giving them a strong bargaining position when it comes to negotiating any transfer deal.

 

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Kunal Desai
1 Posted 28/04/2025 at 10:26:18
If he does come atleast he'll stop scoring against us.

I'd take him if the fee is reasonable. We need options in the final third and he adds to that.

John Brooks
2 Posted 28/04/2025 at 10:43:06
Yes, we need to 'youth up' the team. However when you're building you need a good steady foundation to put the bricks on. Soucek is 31, but as a stop gap he fits the bill. Whilst the youngsters are finding their feet he'll be a good support. Before anyone says we need them hitting the ground running, for them it's a new team, a new method of playing, a new manager and a new set of fans. Give them a chance, and I'm sure Moyes' influence can build a strong team. This is from a guy that had big doubts about Moyes being the right man for the job.
Danny O'Neill
3 Posted 28/04/2025 at 11:02:02
I agree John. You always need a balance of youth and experience. Right now, think Tarkowski and, although this may not please everyone, the presence Ashley Young has brought to the team this season. Likewise Idrissa Gana-Gueye, arguably our player of the season.

They bring leadership and guidance to the young players. At our own levels, we've all played with them and been them!!

I'll be honest, I know very little about Soucek, but 31 is not an age that would concern me in the modern game.

Andrew Ellams
4 Posted 28/04/2025 at 11:16:55
There some stats flying around a few weeks ago about how much better our points per game record is with Doucoure in the team than without and West Ham's records with or without Soucek is pretty similar.
Jon Harding
5 Posted 28/04/2025 at 11:28:13
No problem with this if it's instead of Doucoure, not as well as.
Jim Bennings
6 Posted 28/04/2025 at 11:40:31
Better than what we've got let's put it that way..

He reminds me of a lesser version of when we had Tim Cahill.

The attack we have currently got has been very punchless most of this season let's be honest.

Brian Williams
7 Posted 28/04/2025 at 11:48:58
Not for me at 30 years of age.

If there's any truth in this it makes me think Moyes is playing safe and aiming low.

Ryan Holroyd
8 Posted 28/04/2025 at 11:51:27
Not for me. A very average footballer, no resale value, don’t think he improves us.

I would be very disappointed if this is the type of signing we make

Jim Bennings
9 Posted 28/04/2025 at 11:58:55
Forget the resale Ryan.

Why are we always thinking of selling players?

We'll sell Branthwaite and probably replace him with a lesser version.

We sold Lukaku and never replaced him.

We allowed players like Barkley, Richarlison, Sigurdsson to go and never replaced them with anything better.

Soucek ain't one for the future but he's 30, if he comes in and scored 10 goals next season that's probably 9 more than most of our non scoring midfielders return.

See need to stop thinking about resale and start thinking about a competitive team next season.

We can sort the wage outgoing out with the departures of the likes of Young, Keane, Coleman, DCL will be on a big wedge that will save us.

I think Beto will leave to be honest if any kind of offer from Italy came in.

Branthwaite sadly will probably go.

Bob Parrington
10 Posted 28/04/2025 at 12:24:09
No thanks and no to Ashley Young. It's time to move on. We've become so used to mediocrity. We need to start to build a completely different squad that works together as players and with the head coach. Nothing less.

We will retain Branthwaite, who will work well with Jake O'Brien. Use the fab skills of Ndiya. Introduce some speed and crossing ability on both left and right and add a young, hungry and strong striker.

Lester Yip
11 Posted 28/04/2025 at 12:31:40
Moyes should be searching for the next "Soucek", not the current one. No.
Steve Brown
12 Posted 28/04/2025 at 12:32:02
Apparently Potter is willing to sell Soucek due to a drop in his energy level during games.

He might have a goal in him but, once your legs begin to go, then his performances will decline pretty quickly.

Ryan Holroyd
13 Posted 28/04/2025 at 12:34:31
Unfortunately that’s the way the modern football world works Jim.

I wouldn’t be buying anyone over the age of 25

Brian Williams
14 Posted 28/04/2025 at 12:42:10
Soucek hasn't scored 10 in a season since 20/21.

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