West Ham United‘s efforts to sign their top right-back target, Kyle Walker-Peters, have received a potential shot in the arm with news of Southampton’s transfer activity.
Following Ben Johnson’s free transfer to Ipswich Town, West Ham requires a new right-back to fill the void in their squad.
The Hammers have identified Southampton’s Kyle Walker-Peters as their ideal replacement. Although discussions between West Ham and Southampton have hit a snag due to the Saints’ high asking price of £10 million for Walker-Peters, whose contract expires in a year.
West Ham’s proposal of a player-plus-cash deal, including midfielder Flynn Downes (returning from a loan at Southampton), has further complicated matters.
Interestingly, various reports indicate that Southampton are pursuing Yukinari Sugawara, potentially as their first-choice right-back.
Does this move suggest Southampton is preparing for Walker-Peters’ potential exit?
A straight swap between the two players or a more balanced player-plus-cash offer involving Downes might be possible once Downes’ situation is finally resolved.
JLo was desperate to get Kilman signed so we bowed to their demands.
Unfortunately Southampton are in same position with Downes.
There are alternatives for r/bk KWP or Wan-Bissaka, it seems either will fit needs.
Southampton are taking the proverbial asking for additional £10m.
Man Utd look to be releasing a number of players, take Wan-Bissaka and keep Downes as cover for Alvarez.
Straight swap seems fair alternative.
Contract lengths are important here. Downes has three years left plus an extra year option. Walker Peters is short contract. Part of buying a player is buying the contract out and in that respect Downs is costly and Walker Peters isn’t.
We should keep downes why should saints be calling the shots when we’ve got a player they urgently want? I would offer ings plus £10m take it or leave it !!!
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Downes &£10m for KWP looks fair. He’s 27 with premier league experience and international caps. Downes did really well at Saints last season in the Championship but it’s a gamble for Saints
Why do you keep telling us old news that’s been out there for over a week now
10 mil ? Are you sure or have you just pulled that out of your bottom …?
Apparently according to almost every other so called media transfer outlets…or ad selling/personal information leaches it’s double that amount …lazy lazy …