Premier League pair Everton and Newcastle United both reportedly want to sign Spartak Moscow’s Czech Republic midfielder Alex Kral.
It’s been a long time since the Czech Republic could claim to have a genuinely world class footballer in their ranks.
But if Alex Kral continues his remarkable progression, one of the most complete midfielders in Europe could soon by plying his trade for a nation which gave us the likes of Tomas Rosicky and Pavel Nedved.
That Spartak Moscow midfielder came to the Czech’s rescue during Thursday’s clash with Kosovo, almost single handily securing their qualification for Euro 2020. Kral fired a stunning equaliser into the net late in the second-half and, just eight minutes later, set up the winning goal for one-time Sunderland defender Ondrej Celustka.
Not bad for a player more renowned for his ball-winning instincts, rather than his attacking output.
And it’s no wonder why Premier League clubs are flocking to Moscow to watch the poodle-haired youngster in action. Everton are very interested, according to ClubCall, while Newcastle United are also tracking a player who could be their most impressive all-action enforcer since the late, great Cheick Tiote was patrolling the Tyneside battleground.
Judging by the way Kral took the game by the scruff of the net and fired his country to success on Thursday night, bids could be on the way.
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