West Ham 'are still locked in talks with Vladimir Coufal over a new contract' but Czech defender 'feels let down' by their initial offer as David Moyes tries to tie down one of his key men

  • West Ham are still locked in talks with Vladimir Coufal over a new contract
  • The Czech star is a mainstay in David Moyes' team after joining last summer
  • HeĀ made 34 appearances in the Premier League as West Ham finished sixth
  • West Ham's offer is said to focus on performance and appearance bonuses

West Ham are reportedly still locked in talks over a new contract for defender Vladimir Coufal but there has been no progress towards him signing a new deal.Ā 

The Czech Republic right back was a mainstay in David Moyes' defence last season as the Hammers finished sixth in the Premier League to secure European football.Ā 

Coufal joined from Slavia Prague for just Ā£5million in October 2020, penning a three-year contract as part of the deal.

West Ham are in talks over a new contract for Vladimir Coufal but there's been little progress

West Ham are in talks over a new contract for Vladimir Coufal but there's been little progress

He was key for David Moyes last season as the Hammers finished sixth in the Premier League

He was key for David Moyes last season as the Hammers finished sixth in the Premier League

Now they are determined to lock him down to a better and longer contract after establishing himself as one of the most impressive right backs in the Premier League.


Sky Sports claimĀ Coufal wants to stay put at the London Stadium but the Czech star 'feels let down' by the club's initial offer.

It is believed West Ham's opening offer is heavily based around performance and appearance-related incentives, rather than a straight-forward pay rise.

That has reportedly left Coufal frustrated that the level of his consistent and excellent performances in English football are not being recognised.Ā 

Coufal, 28, made 34 appearances in the Premier League last season and then went on to have a strong summer with the Czech Republic at Euro 2020.

Coufal had a strong summer with the Czech Republic at Euro 2020, reaching the quarter-finals

Coufal had a strong summer with the Czech Republic at Euro 2020, reaching the quarter-finals

He provided two assists during the competition as they Czechs were knocked out in the quarter-finals, coming through England's group before beating Holland in the last-16.Ā 

While Moyes is keen to keep one of his big names at the club, he is also looking to improve his squad ahead of West Ham's Premier League opener at Newcastle on August 15.

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Alphonse Areola is in talks over a move to east London after impressing on loan at Fulham last season.

The Hammers are pursuing a loan deal with an option to buy the 28-year-old but the French giants want to shift him on a permanent deal straight away.Ā