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West Ham have knocked back speculation that they are looking to clinch a deal for Sparta Prague’s David Hancko and are keen on a January switch.
The Hammers have had several bids turned down in the window generally so far this winter but Hancko is not among them.
The left sided defender is one that was looked at but the Hammers don’t believe he is ready for the Premier League at this point.
With new Hammers director Daniel Kretinsky the chairman of Sparta Prague it was believed in some areas that a deal was on for a guy who has 32 appearances to his name at the club.
Hancko is reported as being not only solid at the back whilst able to score goals – six goals and an assist to his name thus far.
However, a Hammers insider told ClaretandHugh that the former Fiorentina defender isn’t considered experienced enough for Premier League football at this stage.
Our source said: “He’s not ready for the Premier League – maybe one day.”
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No worries about losing this one, curiously though, Ex WHU employee said earlier in the window a deal was in place for Hlozek, not sure why we aren’t bringing him in, like Bowen he looks like the sort of player that is raw and has a lot more to improve ? Are there any at C&H that know whether Hlozek move is in place and a possibility or was Ex wrong ?
We write what we hear 32. Have never hear Hlozek’s name anywhere but the media. I remember Kral being discussed as a £25m signing at one time til we corrected it:-)
Cheers Hugh, there was definitely a rumour from Ex about it that the deal was in place but it was in a post that mentioned Lingard if I remember correctly and it felt like probably Lingard was the main target but we also have another option in Hlozek, can’t see Utd selling us Lingard but who knows if he refuses to go anywhere else maybe they will…
Don’t know mate. I only look at hus stuff if someone happens to draw it to my attention