Report: Hammers enter advanced talks for midfielder

West Ham tonight appear to be on the brink of clinching their second signing of the winter window as they enter into advanced  talks aimed at bringing midfielder Tomas Soucek to the club.

The 24 year old Czech international is believed to be close to joining in a deal close to €18 million after David Moyes  decided on a player  who has captained  Slavia Prague 13 times this season, and scored 10 times.

If the Hammers get it over the line he is an individual who will give greater presence in midfield and will follow Darren Randolph into the club.

The Guardian report that the Hammers are hopeful of wrapping up a deal for central midfielder Soucek after  watching Carlos Sanchez struggle against West Brom.

We understand the Irons are set to raise the offer for him from the £15 million they offered initially but are still looking for a striker and right back although those, if completed , would presumably be loan signings.