Just in: Kyle Walker-Peters agrees West Ham United transfer in new developments
On Friday, June 28, the Italian journalist revealed via X that the Hammers and the Saints are in talks to sign both the defender and Flynn Downes.
A swap deal is being discussed and is described as a “concrete possibility”.
However, there is still work to do between the two clubs if they are to get a transfer across the line.
This would be a fantastic bit of business for the Hammers, and the possibility of a swap deal with Southampton makes a lot of sense.
Many midfielders are already under Julen Lopetegui’s contract, and Downes, who is currently on loan at Southampton, has shown well and would probably be happy to join the team permanently.
Meanwhile, a right-back is desperately needed at the London Stadium.
Ben Johnson looks set to leave the club and Vladimír Coufal will soon be celebrating his 32nd birthday.
West Ham need refreshing in defence, and Walker-Peters could be the perfect player for that.
He excelled in an attacking role in the Championship last season, and he could therefore arrive as an exciting option at right-back for Lopetegui to utilise.
