West Ham sign Soucek on permanent deal

West Ham United have announced that Tomas Soucek has joined the club from Slavia Prague on a permanent basis. 

Soucek has signed a four-year deal and moves for an undisclosed fee having impressed at West Ham during a loan spell since January. 

The Czech Republic midfielder has scored three goals since the Premier League resumed to help the Hammers secure their safety.  

“When I came in we talked about needing another midfield player to help Declan Rice and Mark Noble, and I think he’s been a really good fit for us," manager David Moyes told the club's official website.

“He’s a terrific lad with very good physical capabilities. He has scored some really important goals for us." 

The 25-year-old is West Ham's first addition of the summer transfer window and will hope to impress in their final match of the season, at home to Aston Villa on Sunday.

See: Summer 2020 transfers