Agent responds to Barcelona interest in Hammer

Tomas Souček’s agent Pavel Paska has responded to reports linking the Czech player to Barcelona interest by emphasising his client’s priorities.

“Tomáš and I have agreed that he will fully concentrate on the rest of the season. He fights with West Ham for the highest places in the Premier League, then the Euro awaits him. These are the priorities we stick to,” Paska was quoted as saying by iSport.cz

Soucek joined the Hammers from Slavia Prague last year with an initial loan fee of £4m and an additional transfer fee of £14.5m to take him permanently making the total outlay £18.5m.

West Ham are desperate to keep hold of the 26-year-old who they see as a key player for them this season as they establish themselves as a top-eight team.

It would be a massive blow to the club’s progress if they ended up selling any of the hugely promising side at the end of the season. Players might find it hard to turn down a club with Barca’s history but David Moyes is likely to firmly reject any inquires or bids that come through this summer for his stars of the team.