West Ham could turn to Kyle Walker-Peters to provide competition for Vladimir Coufal, according to reports.
When Southampton was relegated last season, it was anticipated that certain players would leave. Lavia, Livramento, and Ward-Prowse were deemed too talented for the Championship. Surprisingly, Kyle Walker-Peters, despite being a standout player for Southampton, didn’t attract much attention for a return to the Premier League.
West Ham, aiming to bolster their team with new signings while offloading some peripheral players, could benefit from acquiring Walker-Peters. Talks suggest that the Hammers are eyeing the Englishman to shore up a position where they lack depth. His contract expiring soon adds weight to the situation, presenting Southampton with a choice between losing him for free or earning a transfer fee in January.
Danny Ings could return on loan or permanently
Recent reports hint at Southampton’s interest in acquiring West Ham’s Ben Johnson. Additionally, there’s speculation about the potential return of Danny Ings to his former club either on loan or permanently. This opens the possibility of a deal where Southampton receives one or both of these players from West Ham along with a reduced fee for Walker-Peters.
A move to West Ham could entice Walker-Peters, offering a realistic chance to break into the starting lineup of a major club and participate in European football. Considering these circumstances, a deal between West Ham and Southampton could be mutually beneficial. However, it remains to be seen whether West Ham’s board will allocate part of their limited budget for a player they could acquire for free at the season’s end.
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