TBR Football understands that West Ham United are trying to win the race to land Kyle Walker-Peters, with the right back soon to become a free agent and in high demand.
Walker-Peters has already confirmed to Southampton that he is ready to quit St Mary’s after relegation was confirmed, TBR Football has been told.
Graham Potter is keen to add quality options to his squad and the Hammers see that in Walker-Peters, although they are just one of several clubs who are keen on the defender.
Four other Premier League clubs could join them in the race for the 27-year-old, however, the East London club have stepped up their pursuit of him.
West Ham United offer Kyle Walker-Peters a contract
Sources have told Graeme Bailey – chief correspondent at TBR Football, that West Ham United have offered a contract to soon-to-be free agent Kyle Walker-Peters.
Elsewhere, Tottenham Hotspur have spoken to his representatives and are open to him returning to the club almost five years on from selling him to Southampton.
Spurs paid £8 million plus Walker-Peters, who’s been called ‘brilliant’, to sign Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from the Saints all the way back in the summer of 2020.
TBR Football can confirm that Fulham and Crystal Palace have also shown an interest in the defender and Chelsea are monitoring the situation as they look at possible full-back depth.
Kyle Walker-Peters impresses vs Tottenham despite defeat
Walker-Peters still managed to impress against Tottenham despite the defeat and the Saints being relegated to the Championship.
| Total | |
| Minutes | 90 |
| Duels | 13 (11) |
| Touches | 82 |
| Accurate passes | 51/58 (88%) |
| Tackles | 5 |
The defender won 11 of his 13 duels, made five tackles, completed 88 per cent of his 58 passes and only Pedro Porro managed more touches than him.
The 27-year-old has certainly proved himself to be a strong homegrown option for clubs, so it’s no wonder many teams want to recruit him as a free agent.
