Tomas Rosicky monitored by West Ham United?

West Ham United are reportedly keeping a close eye on Tomas Rosicky's contract situation at Arsenal this season, with a view to landing the veteran on a free transfer next summer.

Rosicky is out of contract at the Emirates Stadium in June, with the offer of an extension thought to be based on his long-term fitness and the completion of 25 appearances this campaign.

The Czech midfielder has already featured 11 times for the Gunners in a strong start to the season that has now attracted the attention of Hammers scouts, according to the East London Guardian Series.

During seven years at Arsenal, the 33-year-old has been consistently hampered by long-term injuries, including a hamstring tendon problem that kept him sidelined for the entire 2008-09 campaign.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has kept faith with the playmaker and is said to be pleased with his form so far this season, which included 90 minutes in a 1-0 win at his former club Borussia Dortmund earlier this month.