da brdice： Writing for 90min, reporter Toby Cudworth has shared a promising update on West Ham United and their pursuit of Sparta Prague sensation Adam Hlozek.
The Lowdown: West Ham in Hlozek chase…
da realsbet： The Irons have been linked with a move for the exciting Czech Republic striker since the summer transfer window, with a previous report from 90min detailing that lengthy talks were held.
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That interest carried on past the summer window, with Cudworth taking to Twitter in a September update and claiming West Ham still very much had their eyes on the 19-year-old.
Since Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky completed the purchase of a 27% minority stake in West Ham earlier this month, links to Hlozek have only intensified given the magnate’s ties to Sparta.
In a fresh update, it appears West Ham are now set to follow through with an offer.
The Latest: West Ham prepare offer…
According to 90min journalist Cudworth, the Hammers are ‘preparing a bid’ to sign Hlozek which could see him move to the London Stadium on loan with a mandatory purchase option.
They add that the teenager is ‘ready’ to move on from his current club amid West Ham’s interest alongside other clubs, which include European heavyweights Juventus, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.
Kretinsky’s presence could be key as co-owner of Sparta and given he holds a 40 per cent share in the club, putting West Ham in ‘good stead’ to potentially do a deal.
The Verdict: Exciting times…
After the billionaire’s off-field move to buy a share in West Ham, it appears supporters may now be about to see it pay dividends as this exciting claim emerges.
Hlozek is without a doubt one of the most exciting young forwards in world football, as evident by his goal record from last season and interest from a plethora of big sides.
He bagged 15 goals and eight assists in just 19 Fortuna Liga appearances for Sparta over 2020/2021, highlighting just how clinical he could be in front of goal for David Moyes.
The talented teenager comes with plenty of sell-on value at such a young age and is highly rated by those close to him.
His agent, Pavel Paska, has described Hlozek as ‘world class’ and ‘extraordinary’ in recent interviews and it’s safe to say West Ham could land themselves a real talent if Sparta accept their offer.
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