Update Emerges on West Ham Signing Southampton’s Kyle Walker-Peters

West Ham United could complete the signing of Southampton star and former England international Kyle Walker-Peters this summer, according to reports – with the Hammers thought to be ‘well-placed’ to complete the free signing of the Tottenham Hotspur academy graduate once his contract expires at St. Mary’s.

Walker-Peters has proven himself to be a dependable member of Southampton’s squad down the years, being one of their only Premier League-level stars this time around in what has been a dismal campaign under Russell Martin and Ivan Juric. However, with their relegation all but confirmed, Walker-Peters will be seeking a move in the summer – and he could return to the capital.

Report: West Ham ‘Well-Placed’ for Walker-Peters Signing

The Hammers will need to make some signings this summer to amend their league position

The report by Football Insider states that West Ham are ‘well-placed’ to complete the signing of Walker-Peters in the summer transfer window, with Southampton’s relegation looking more and more likely by the week.

A 2-1 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday has only plunged the Saints further into Championship territory, sitting 17 points adrift of safety with just 27 points to play for – and should Wolves win their next two games and Southampton lose theirs, it would see Saints relegated with a loss at Tottenham on April 6.

That means there could be a fire sale on the south coast, with Walker-Peters always likely to be one name on his way out of the club, having made 142 appearances at top-flight level. Only turning 28 next month, his expiring contract means that the Hammers would be garnering experience and a player in his peak years on a free transfer.

Walker-Peters is thought to be ‘determined’ to continue playing in the Premier League, having dropped to the Championship last season following their relegation in the 2022/23 campaign, with aspirations of playing his way into Thomas Tuchel’s plans for the England team.

Meanwhile, Potter is looking for full-backs as an area of improvement, and Walker-Peters will be an ideal target given that he can play on either flank to support Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Emerson Palmer to boost squad depth at the London Stadium, with the Hammers having suffered greatly in the league this season as they sit in 16th place.

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as 16-03-25.

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