The star West Ham United reportedly want to replace defender Thilo Kehrer has been named in a team of the week.
As fans know full well by now, West Ham must ship players out to make signings in the January transfer window.
David Moyes has no shortage of fringe players who are surplus to requirements.
And as reported overnight, West Ham are on the verge of letting Thilo Kehrer leave to join Monaco.
It is no great surprise given the £10.5m signing has played just 19 minutes of Premier League football for West Ham this season.
Star West Ham reportedly want named in team of week
Despite establishing himself as an important utility player for the Hammers on their way to Europa Conference League glory last season, Kehrer has been completely marginalised by Moyes this term, making just four starts in all competitions.
West Ham sorely need new full-backs as they have zero depth beyond starters Emerson and Vladimir Coufal.
Kehrer’s departure would raise vital funds and free up said space in the squad – and on the wage – bill for a new arrival next month.
Now the star West Ham reportedly want to replace Kehrer has been named in a team of the week.
Kehrer out, Walker-Peters in?
It has been reported that the Hammers want to make a very clever signing from Southampton in the shape of Kyle Walker-Peters.
Walker-Peters, 26, was expected to be sold when Southampton were relegated.
But he remained on the south coast, where his contract is up at the end of the season.
That limits how much Southampton could command for him if West Ham do come knocking next month anyway.
If Walker-Peters is looking to impress West Ham and join his former captain James Ward-Prowse at the London Stadium, he’s going the right way about it.
Versatile star ticks homegrown box
Because the pacy defender, who – crucially – can play both left-back and right-back, has been named in the EFL Team of the Week for his display in a 4-0 win over Blackburn.
He showed the versatility that will clearly appeal to Moyes and the Hammers by playing on the left in the Saints win.
The two-time England international completed 95 out of 102 passes while creating three chances in the triumph.
His importance to Russell Martin is highlighted by the fact as he has featured in every minute of the Championship season so far – the only Saints outfield player to do so.
Crucially Walker-Peters would also tick the homegrown box for West Ham with the club needing to bring in more players who meet that requirement.
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