West Ham have signed Guido Rodriguez as the defensive midfielder alongside Edson Alvarez. Thus, Tomas Soucek is expected to be the second choice defensive midfielder after Rodriguez this season. Similar to Soucek, James Ward-Prowse also struggled in the preseason games against Wolves and Crystal Palace.
Hence, West Ham want a new creative box-to-box midfielder in this transfer window. According to GIVEMESPORT, West Ham have set their sights on acquiring the services of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, Carlos Soler.
West Ham interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain midfielder
Manager Julen Lopetegui is a huge admirer of the 27-year-old during his stay in the La Liga. Soler made 226 appeareances for Valencia scoring 36 goals and winning a Copa Del Rey in 2019. Since joining Paris Saint-Germain from Valencia in 2022 for a transfer fee of £18 million, Soler has made 63 appeareances for the club winning the French league twice.
However, with Paris Saint-Germain signing Joao Neves and already having star players like Vitinha and Warren Zaire Emery in midfield, Soler will get less playing time next season. Hence, the box-to-box midfielder may prefer a move to West Ham this summer.
However, West Ham are not the only club vying for Soler's signature. La Liga side Real Sociedad and Premier League club Brighton are also keeping a close eye on the situation. Soler's aspirations to get more playing time next season could be a deciding factor in his ultimate destination.
West Ham's pursuit of Soler is a calculated move to bolster their midfield options. The 27-year-old's potential partnership with Guido Rodriguez and Edson Alvarez could create a formidable midfield for the Hammers. As the summer transfer window progresses, West Ham will be eagerly monitoring the situation, hoping to secure a deal that could significantly enhance their squad for the upcoming season.