West Ham boss David Moyes is clearly concerned about his right-back department and the Scot could still sign ex-Tottenham defender Serge Aurier on a free transfer.
The summer window is of course now closed, but the Hammers manager can still dip into the free agent market, if he so chooses, and bring the one time Tottenham defender back to London.
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Moyes tried to sign the likes of Manchester United right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Torino’s Ola Aina on transfer deadline day.
The Scot failed to get deals for either of those players done though.
Vladimir Coufal is nowhere near his best at the moment and in fairness, he hasn’t been for quite some time. Meanwhile, Ben Johnson is out injured with a hamstring problem – something that is becoming a far too regular occurrence.
Moyes does have Harrison Ashby to call upon of course, and despite the fact that the 20-year-old is supremely talented, he hasn’t been exposed to Premier League football on many occasions.
So what can Moyes do? We believe that the answer could like in the free agent market…
West Ham boss David Moyes should sign ex-Tottenham man Serge Aurier
The 29-year-old right-back is available on a free transfer having been released from his contract with Villarreal.
Aurier is powerful, strong in the tackle and possesses real pace.
Sure, he didn’t have the best time with Tottenham but hopefully he’s a more mature player now, and signing him for nothing will limit the risk for the Hammers.
Aurier would certainly provide strong competition and cover for Coufal and Johnson.
The 81-capped Ivory Coast international has a big point to prove after his struggles with Tottenham and we believe that he could end up being a really smart, short-term addition for the Hammers.
The 29-year-old certainly has the attributes needed to succeed in a West Ham shirt.
West Ham boss David Moyes had better act fast if he does want to sign Aurier though. Nottingham Forest (surprise, surprise) are allegedly keen to bring him to the City Ground (Sky Sports).
And whether the Scot takes the plunge on Aurier remains to be seen.
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