David Moyes has confirmed that he would still like to sign a defender in January to cover for the injured Angelo Ogbonna even amid Kurt Zouma’s pending return to action.

Zouma nears comeback

The France international is not far away from returning to first-team action and that will be a major boost to manager Moyes, who has been dealing with a defensive injury crisis.

Both Ogbonna and Zouma being out has meant that Craig Dawson and Issa Diop have been relied upon but even with Zouma nearing his return, Moyes has outlined his desire to sign another centre-back this month.

Oggy, of course, is out for the rest of the season and Moyes has admitted that the club are scouring the transfer market for support to the Italian.

Zouma nears comeback

Speaking before this week’s clash with the league’s bottom club, Norwich, Moyes told reporters, as per the club’s official website: “Kurt’s doing well. I couldn’t give you an idea of exactly when he’ll be back. We’re just trying to get him correct and in the right condition as well. Hopefully he’s not too far away.

Moyes has also refused to give anything away when it comes to the injuries the club are currently struggling with ahead of a busy week that will also see the Irons play Leeds again after their initial FA Cup meeting at the weekend.

He added: “That’s a difficult question to answer. Like all clubs, injuries and COVID are all round every Club, and our Club as well. It’s a difficult time of year and a busy programme as well.”