The Blues eye Tomas Soucek as new midfield target | OneFootball

Tomas Soucek has emerged as the newest target for Everton as they step up their search for midfielders. According to TEAMtalk, David Moyes wants to be reunited with his former West Ham player.

The report even states that an official bid from Everton could be made shortly. “A £12M offer is in the pipeline – a figure that should meet West Ham’s valuation,” they stated.

The Czechia international joined West Ham from Slavia Prague in 2020. He has made 245 appearances for the London-based club, scoring 41 goals and recording 13 assists.

Moyes is said to be an admirer of the 30-year-old’s talents, and while West Ham are in no hurry to sell Soucek, who still has 2 years left on his contract, they might be willing to part ways should a suitable offer arrive.

Everton have already signed Carlos Alcaraz on a permanent basis, French striker Thierno Barry from Villarreal, and recently completed the transfer of goalkeeper Mark Travers from Bournemouth.

Eddie Palin 2 Posted 16/07/2025 at 14:00:55

That will certainly be in keeping with our policy of recruiting fresh young talent with good sell-on value.

Christy Ring 3 Posted 16/07/2025 at 14:04:21

No thanks, he’s 30 best days behind him and West Ham willing to let him go, Luiz would be a forward step in the right direction.

Ryan Holroyd 4 Posted 16/07/2025 at 14:05:31

This signing would disappoint me and make zero sense

Andrew Clare 5 Posted 16/07/2025 at 14:18:46

No no no.

Kim Vivian 6 Posted 16/07/2025 at 14:19:28

I've always liked Soucek (except when playing against us!) and I think £10 - £12m could be a decent outlay. Not an expensive asset by todays horrible financial benchmarks, and with some decent years left in his tank I would have thought.

How many people thought Gareth Barry was only fit to be put out to grass when he joined us.

Alex Kociuba 7 Posted 16/07/2025 at 14:24:34

£12m is nothing these days. He's a dependable player that Moyes knows well. Not only is he a phyical defensive presence but also has a goal in him. 30 years old means he has another 4-5 years in him, so if we offered him a 2-3 year contract then this is a no brainer. Squad is threadbare and we need reliable additions ASAP.

Rick Cole 8 Posted 16/07/2025 at 14:27:53

If we can get this bloke for 12mill, it's a no brainer. He will work amazingly well in a Moyes system. As to his age, he doesn't rely on place, so at 30 he has 2 or 3, top level years left.

Mihir Ambardekar 9 Posted 16/07/2025 at 14:34:12

Hope this is not true. Never thought he was that great. We should target younger players. Douglas Luiz or Palninha would be my choice as they are much better.

Liam Mogan 10 Posted 16/07/2025 at 14:37:58

We are not going to get all our No.1 targets. I think we need 2 CMs and I'd be happy with him and one other (preferably Douglas Luiz)

He also has goals in his locker, which we are short of from midfield - around 6-7 a season.

Sam Hoare 11 Posted 16/07/2025 at 14:52:12

Hopefully this is just a lazy link. If Moyes really wanted Soucek it would have have now. Maybe he’s a 5th or 6th choice.

Not sure he would start for any of the teams above us.

Frank Crewe 12 Posted 16/07/2025 at 14:53:23

The usual grumblings about his age I see. He doesn't turn 31 until next February. Yet everyone was happy to get Gueye signed up and he turns 36 in September. In the last five seasons he's barely missed a game and is a current international. He's experienced, motivated and is a good leader. He's physically strong. Box to box and 6' 4" tall and he chips in with a few goals. He won't ask for silly wages. At £12 million he's within our budget. A two year contract with an option for another year. I don't see a downside. Could be another Peter Reid or Gareth Barry. They came to Everton later in their careers and didn't do too badly if I remember correctly.We've already signed some younger players in Alcaraz, Barry and Travers. But not every player can be bought with an eye on resale value. Especially when we don't really want to sell good players anyway. Just look at the relief when Branthwaite signed his new contract.Pickford in goal, Branthwaite and Tarks in the middle of the defence. Gueye and Soucek centre midfield and Barry/Beto up front. Seems like a strong spine to me.It is wishful thinking to imagine that a PL side can be made up entirely of 20 somethings. Any decent side is a blend of youth and experience. So that is what we should be aiming for.

Would be a sensible, if unexciting purchase, to fill a position for the next 18-24 months.

Who knows how he will perform at the new stadium but based on his performances against us at Goodison over the years, Where, like Lewis Dunk of Brighton, he always seemed to raise his game and score/create against us, he could be a good asset.

£12m is like £3m in 2015, so, not peanuts but not caviar either.

Well until I see it from credible sources, this can go in the wait and see pile.

There might be something in it, or it could be lazy journalism putting 2+2 together because of the Moyes-West Ham link.

Nothing to get over-excited about just yet.

For those who sometimes quote "in Moyes we trust", if, and if, it was to happen, we'll have to trust his judgement.

That said, and with a more positive outlook, can you imagine the trepidation on opposition defence's gaces as the land of the giants (Branthwaite, O'Brien & Soucek) queue up for corners and set pieces?

Jake FitzGerald 17 Posted 16/07/2025 at 15:33:52

Whoops - £30 million, not 40

Edward Rogers 18 Posted 16/07/2025 at 15:36:25

Not overly thrilled, but not overly disappointed either. At least he won't score his usual winner against us. The clamour for Douglas Luis surprises me, never been too impressed when I've watched him (admittedly, not that much)The reality is, we need players, experienced players if poss. they can't all be signings for the future.Hopefully, Davie has spotted the new Cahill, Jagielka, Lescott etc.