The report has been made by The Athletic and picked up and run again by Hammers News.
However, CandH can reveal that no such move is on and that is a story, which whilst providing internet hits, is inaccurate.
We understand quite clearly that there have been no inquiries or contact from the French outfit – or any other club – which at various times have included Bayern Munich and Manchester United over recent weeks.
There is very little substance to the story at all which has seemingly appeared as a “taster” for the summer window which is closing in on clubs.
Soucek has a contract plus option to remain at the London Stadium until 2024 and the he could easily be joined by Abdallah Sima from his former club Slavia Prague this summer.