Tomas Soucek has emerged as the newest target for Everton as they step up their search for midfielders. According to TEAMtalk, David Moyes wants to be reunited with his former West Ham player.
The report even states that an official bid from Everton could be made shortly. “A £12M offer is in the pipeline – a figure that should meet West Ham’s valuation,” they stated.
The Czechia international joined West Ham from Slavia Prague in 2020. He has made 245 appearances for the London-based club, scoring 41 goals and recording 13 assists.
Moyes is said to be an admirer of the 30-year-old’s talents, and while West Ham are in no hurry to sell Soucek, who still has 2 years left on his contract, they might be willing to part ways should a suitable offer arrive.
Everton have already signed Carlos Alcaraz on a permanent basis, French striker Thierno Barry from Villarreal, and recently completed the transfer of goalkeeper Mark Travers from Bournemouth.
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Ryan Holroyd
1 Posted
16/07/2025 at
12:20:13
Tomas Soucek liked again.
Any thoughts anyone?
Eddie Palin
2 Posted
16/07/2025 at
14:00:55
That will certainly be in keeping with our policy of recruiting fresh young talent with good sell-on value.
Christy Ring
3 Posted
16/07/2025 at
14:04:21
No thanks, hes 30 best days behind him and West Ham willing to let him go, Luiz would be a forward step in the right direction.
Ryan Holroyd
4 Posted
16/07/2025 at
14:05:31
This signing would disappoint me and make zero sense
Andrew Clare
5 Posted
16/07/2025 at
14:18:46
No no no.
Kim Vivian
6 Posted
16/07/2025 at
14:19:28
I’ve always liked Soucek (except when playing against us!) and I think £10 – £12m could be a decent outlay. Not an expensive asset by todays horrible financial benchmarks, and with some decent years left in his tank I would have thought.
How many people thought Gareth Barry was only fit to be put out to grass when he joined us.
Alex Kociuba
7 Posted
16/07/2025 at
14:24:34
£12m is nothing these days. He’s a dependable player that Moyes knows well. Not only is he a phyical defensive presence but also has a goal in him. 30 years old means he has another 4-5 years in him, so if we offered him a 2-3 year contract then this is a no brainer. Squad is threadbare and we need reliable additions ASAP.
Rick Cole
8 Posted
16/07/2025 at
14:27:53
If we can get this bloke for 12mill, it’s a no brainer. He will work amazingly well in a Moyes system. As to his age, he doesn’t rely on place, so at 30 he has 2 or 3, top level years left.
Mihir Ambardekar
9 Posted
16/07/2025 at
14:34:12
Hope this is not true. Never thought he was that great. We should target younger players. Douglas Luiz or Palninha would be my choice as they are much better.
Liam Mogan
10 Posted
16/07/2025 at
14:37:58
We are not going to get all our No.1 targets. I think we need 2 CMs and I’d be happy with him and one other (preferably Douglas Luiz)
He also has goals in his locker, which we are short of from midfield – around 6-7 a season.
Sam Hoare
11 Posted
16/07/2025 at
14:52:12
Hopefully this is just a lazy link. If Moyes really wanted Soucek it would have have now. Maybe hes a 5th or 6th choice.
Not sure he would start for any of the teams above us.
Frank Crewe
12 Posted
16/07/2025 at
14:53:23
The usual grumblings about his age I see. He doesn’t turn 31 until next February. Yet everyone was happy to get Gueye signed up and he turns 36 in September. In the last five seasons he’s barely missed a game and is a current international. He’s experienced, motivated and is a good leader. He’s physically strong. Box to box and 6′ 4″ tall and he chips in with a few goals. He won’t ask for silly wages. At £12 million he’s within our budget. A two year contract with an option for another year. I don’t see a downside. Could be another Peter Reid or Gareth Barry. They came to Everton later in their careers and didn’t do too badly if I remember correctly.
We’ve already signed some younger players in Alcaraz, Barry and Travers. But not every player can be bought with an eye on resale value. Especially when we don’t really want to sell good players anyway. Just look at the relief when Branthwaite signed his new contract.
Pickford in goal, Branthwaite and Tarks in the middle of the defence. Gueye and Soucek centre midfield and Barry/Beto up front. Seems like a strong spine to me.
It is wishful thinking to imagine that a PL side can be made up entirely of 20 somethings. Any decent side is a blend of youth and experience. So that is what we should be aiming for.
Richard Duff
13 Posted
16/07/2025 at
14:58:45
Would be a sensible, if unexciting purchase, to fill a position for the next 18-24 months.
Who knows how he will perform at the new stadium but based on his performances against us at Goodison over the years, Where, like Lewis Dunk of Brighton, he always seemed to raise his game and score/create against us, he could be a good asset.
£12m is like £3m in 2015, so, not peanuts but not caviar either.
Danny O’Neill
14 Posted
16/07/2025 at
15:01:10
Well until I see it from credible sources, this can go in the wait and see pile.
There might be something in it, or it could be lazy journalism putting 2+2 together because of the Moyes-West Ham link.
Nothing to get over-excited about just yet.
For those who sometimes quote “in Moyes we trust”, if, and if, it was to happen, we’ll have to trust his judgement.
That said, and with a more positive outlook, can you imagine the trepidation on opposition defence’s gaces as the land of the giants (Branthwaite, O’Brien & Soucek) queue up for corners and set pieces?
James Newcombe
15 Posted
16/07/2025 at
15:19:31
An upgrade on Doucoure, i’d say. As long as we’re making another marquee signing (or three!) then i’ll be happy.
Jake FitzGerald
16 Posted
16/07/2025 at
15:29:58
Im hearing a £40 million bid for Jacob Ramsey. Thats more like it.
Jake FitzGerald
17 Posted
16/07/2025 at
15:33:52
Whoops – £30 million, not 40
Edward Rogers
18 Posted
16/07/2025 at
15:36:25
Not overly thrilled, but not overly disappointed either. At least he won’t score his usual winner against us. The clamour for Douglas Luis surprises me, never been too impressed when I’ve watched him (admittedly, not that much)
The reality is, we need players, experienced players if poss. they can’t all be signings for the future.
Hopefully, Davie has spotted the new Cahill, Jagielka, Lescott etc.
Tony Abrahams
19 Posted
16/07/2025 at
15:39:59
Ive seen snippets in those terrible websites that the new owners of ToffeeWeb, seem very fond of using Jake, so hopefully you have heard this from someone much more credible mate🤞
Martin Berry
20 Posted
16/07/2025 at
16:02:46
Moyes knows this player and how he could fit into his system. The player is quality and the fans will get to like him should he sign, works hard, dependable and has a few goals in him, at 30 ? so what he is not being signed for the 100 metres final.
Mark Murphy
21 Posted
16/07/2025 at
16:04:20
Apparantly, according to Goodison News, Ndiaye will be fuming if we sign Jacob Ramsay and “may feel” Everton dont trust him.
Do people actually get paid for writing such utter shite??
Sam Hoare
22 Posted
16/07/2025 at
16:06:01
Not convinced Soucek is an upgrade on Doucoure at all. The age doesn’t worry me but the athleticism does. Not always an issue but I don’t think he’s in the same bracket as Gareth Barry either. Just a bog-standard hard working player who is grabs the old set piece. Not the worst but would hope for better.
Not high on Jacob Ramsey either. £30m would be alot for someone who has fallen off quite a bit after a good first two seasons.
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