Vladimir Coufal set for West Ham medical ahead of move from Slavia Prague

Vladimir Coufal has won two Czech titles since joining Slavia in 2018 and impressed in his country's 2-1 win over England last year.

The 28-year-old defender has won two Czech titles since joining Slavia in 2018 and impressed in his country's 2-1 win over England last year

Slavia Prague right-back Vladimir Coufal will undergo a medical in London on Thursday ahead of a move to West Ham.

Slavia president Jaroslav Tvrdik confirmed the news via social media on Wednesday evening, with the fee reported to be around £5m.

The 28-year-old has won two Czech titles since joining Slavia in 2018 and impressed in his country's 2-1 win over England last year.

If a deal can be made, Coufal will compete with Ben Johnson and Ryan Fredericks - once the latter returns from a hamstring injury - for the starting right-back berth.

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