Leeds United are targeting West Ham players Tomas Soucek and Vladimir Coufal ahead of the summer transfer window. With the window opening on June 1st, Leeds are gearing up for a crucial summer that will shape their long-term future and Daniel Farke’s tenure as manager.
After speculation about Farke’s job security following Leeds’ promotion from the Championship, the club has quashed those rumors and is now focused on signing new players. Leeds are reportedly interested in signing Soucek for £20 million and Coufal, who is set to be released by West Ham, on a free transfer.
Soucek has joked that he’ll miss Coufal, saying it will be a “big miss” for him and the club when Coufal leaves West Ham. Despite Leeds’ planned £100 million spending on new signings, the club will likely target free agents like Coufal. Soucek and Coufal have a strong partnership, having played many games together for West Ham and the Czech Republic.
Both players would be a significant coup for Farke, bringing two quality players with Premier League experience to the team. Having players with existing connections can benefit a team, and Leeds would benefit from having two players who know each other’s game. However, signing Soucek may be challenging, as he has expressed a desire to stay at West Ham this summer [1].
