‘More than likely’, the report reads, that this Hammers stalwart “will change clubs this summer rather than sign a new contract with West Ham.”
That’s the verdict from Czech site Infotbal who claim that Vladimir Coufal at 32 will depart this summer, with two Premier League clubs in the hunt for his signature. Coufal, you may recall, was the subject of a last ditch deadline day bid from Fulham and we know that David Moyes’ Everton are in the hunt for his services- along with those of international colleague Tomas Soucek.
Coufal has become a bit-part player at London stadium now that centre backs Konstantinos Mavropaos and Jean Clair Todibo have returned to fitness: Coufal did a brilliant job as a stand – in right sided centre back when called to assist during Graham Potters’ first few games. Aaron Wan Bissaka (main pic) has taken over and nailed down the right wing back role and Coufal, frankly, whilst having been a loyal servant and trophy winner at West Ham, doesn’t get up and down the wing like he used to.
Coufal – time to shake hands, say thanks and walk away
The Czech news site may claim that “All options are still open, but he will most likely head for a new engagement”: I’d be very surprised to see Coufal offered an extension to his contract. He has been a fantastic loyal player for the club but sometimes it is just time to suspend sentimentality, shake hands, say thank you and walk away.
Don’t put a picture of AWB as the featured/first image then 🤦🏻♀️
Maybe he doesn’t get up and down the wing like he used to because his talents are now recognised in different positions in a much more organised team.
Definitely not an ageing one trick pony.
We need to get rid. No excuse for blackface and it reflects badly on the club.
Just so you know mate that’s Aaron Wan Bissaka in the photo used with the article not Vladimir Coufal 👍
Click bait at its finest my friend, why I hardly bother with the site these days. Totally unnecessary
“Aaron Wan Bissaka (main pic) has taken over and nailed..” Thanks mate.
Been a good servant, but we need to move him on as younger, new blood is needed.
Over the years, West Ham have been the kings of “Sentiment” offering new contracts to players past their sell by date or not good enough. As we know, this is generally the cheap option which is right up our alley.
Why show a picture of Aaron Wan-Bissaka in your headline? Coufal is the wrong side of 30, cannot play the wing back role and is out of contract. It will be the right decision for both parties for him to leave
Just so that munky can have a left wing whinge
He’s 32. If he gets a move it will be because he will want a three year contract. He has been a decent player for us but how many believe he would be useful to us at 35? The fact that Moyes is interested in him shows how little he has learnt in terms of building for the future.
If he leaves we will need backup on the right side with only AWB (and Mavropanos once haha) in our squad. If Emerson leaves and we get injuries on LB, CD then AWB might need to switch sides
Please, can we stop all this ‘ loyal servant ‘ rubbish !! He gets paid , like the rest of them thousands of pounds a week. He’s an average player who can’t really pass or cross a ball. These players are average at best and they know where their breads buttered. So if Moyes wants him and Soucek , off they go !!!
Never said anything about loyal servants, just pointing out he would need replacement – which will come at a cost…
Coufal is a very good crosser of the ball
perhaps you should check his ‘assist’ stats, compared to other players, in recent seasons. fair enough to make a point for selling him but a little perspective may help. he has been a ‘loyal servant’ as he has never moaned about being usurped, always tried to be his best (even if it wasn’t enough on the day) and loved the fans and the club. also, “average” footballers don’t play in the PL. average players don’t even make League 2. people like me and you. so, i’m gonna give your comment an average mark