West Ham close in on Kyle Walker-Peters deal

West Ham are closing in on the signing of Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton, sources have told Football Insider.

The two Premier League clubs are in advanced talks to agree on a fee for the full-back, as he prepares to leave St. Mary’s Stadium.

Even though the Irons are in pole position to sign the 27-year-old, sources at the club say other Premier League clubs are waiting in the wings if a deal falls through.

Those other teams are prepared to make a move for Walker-Peters, increasing the pressure on West Ham’s negotiations.

The Irons are in the market for a new right-back in this window after Ben Johnson departed the club following the end of his contract.

Walker-Peters would fill that gap, and, like Johnson, he’s versatile enough to play as a left-back if needed.

West Ham in advanced Kyle Walker-Peters talks

West Ham are keen to sign a full-back who is proven in the Premier League and can instantly fit into their starting XI.

With 115 appearances in the top flight throughout his career, Walker-Peters is a proven commodity in the division.

Last season he played a pivotal role in Southampton getting promoted from the Championship by playing 43 league games where he provided three goals and assists.

Walker-Peters isn’t the only full-back that the Irons are pursuing as Football Insider reported that the club have enquired about signing Man United’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

Should Wan-Bissaka leave Old Trafford this summer, the Premier League giants are expected to make a “huge” loss on him.

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