West Ham chasing rival Tottenham's promising full-back to solve defensive problems

The transfer window has been open for a week now and the transfer rumour mill is already spinning its webs, especially around West Ham.

This summer window has much more a winter transfer window, clubs are moving a lot quicker than usual in order to complete deals. West Ham, however, is yet to make any moves in the window, besides turning Tomas Soucek‘s loan into a permanent deal.

The Hammers have already been linked to players such as Eberechi Eze, Said Benrahma, Matty Cash, Antonee Robinson and Gonzalo Montiel as well as a few others. Now the club has been linked to Tottenham full-back Kyle Walker-Peters according to the Daily Mirror.

The young full-back spent the second half of last season on loan at Southampton where he put in some impressive performances. Walker-Peters played ten times for the saints who had a brilliant end to the season. The 23-year-old has plenty of experience at Tottenham as well.

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Walker-Peters has played 24 times for Spurs’ first team, scoring one goal and assisting five. The full-back is able to perform admirably goring forward in the Premier League, this is shown by his assist record.

The Englishman could be tempted by a move that could further his career. Tottenham currently has Serge Aurier ahead of him in the pecking order. Even back-up would be difficult as Spurs have plenty of utility players that can cover the position Walker-Peters plays in.

West Ham could be a good option for the youngster, Walker-Peters can play on the right and left-side of defence. Both of these positions need to be addressed by David Moyes this summer and the Tottenham man could be a potential solution.

There a couple of obstacles to overcome before Walker-Peters is playing in West Ham shirt. Firstly is Southampton will be interested in signing the player that they have already had a taste of. Secondly, there will be a price for the defender, it has been mooted that his price will be in the region of £12 million. Although Southampton has also shown interest in West Ham right-back Ryan Fredericks, as their targets may be changing.

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Lastly is that the inability for David Sullivan, David Gold and Tottenham’s Daniel Levy to do business, it always proves to be a difficult task.

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West Ham chasing rival Tottenham’s promising full-back to solve defensive problems

By Henry Tomlinson | Aug 3, 2020

The transfer window has been open for a week now and the transfer rumour mill is already spinning its webs, especially around West Ham.

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