Reported West Ham transfer target Adam Hlozek scored a big goal for his current club Sparta Prague in the Europa League on Thursday.
In November, 90min reported that David Moyes was keen to bring the versatile forward in on loan in January.
Hlozek is already in double figures in terms of senior caps for the Czech Republic and featured for the Central European nation at Euro 2020.
He’s under contract at Sparta until 2024 but 90min asserted last month that he was ready to move on, with the Hammers lining up a loan bid with an obligation to buy.
In January, 90min asserted that Sparta would demand £20m to sell him.
The 19-year-old – who has been described by manager Pavel Vrba as ‘hugely talented’ – started the season in excellent form, scoring three goals and notching two assists in his first five league appearances.
His form dropped off a little in October and November but he now looks to be back on it with the January window approaching.
Hlozek set up a goal in a win over MFK Karvina in the Czech First League at the weekend and then scored the second in a 2-0 Europa League win over Danish champions Brondby on Thursday.
The reported West Ham transfer target reacted first after a teammate’s shot from the edge of the area was parried away, before swivelling impressively and slipping a finish past the goalkeeper.
Sparta’s Europa League exit had already been confirmed but the win ensured they will be playing Europa Conference League football in the new year.
The 49th-minute strike was Hlozek’s fifth goal of the season from 25 appearances across all competitions, to go alongside nine assists.
Those are decent if not spectacular numbers but given his age, it’s likely that there’s a lot more to come from this player.
In other news, two West Ham stars and a Celtic player have been named in a Europa League group stage best XI.
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