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Should David Moyes target January reunion with Steven Naismith?

Steven Naismith of Scotland celebrates after he scores during the International Challenge Match between Scotland and Canada at Easter Road on March...
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The Scotland attacker is seemingly available in January.

Steven Naismith of Norwich City attempts a shot during the Pre Season Friendly match between Charlton Athletic and Norwich City at The Valley on July 25, 2017 in London, England.Steven Naismith of Norwich City attempts a shot during the Pre Season Friendly match between Charlton Athletic and Norwich City

It looks as though Norwich City are set to let Steven Naismith leave the club in January. The club record signing is struggling to find regular first-team football at the club since he returned from an ankle ligament injury and is being linked with a move back to Scotland.

However, one former manager will undoubtedly have his eye on the situation. David Moyes has a track record of bringing in former players with varying degrees of success.

Everton midfielder Steven Naismith with Manager David Moyes talking before the pre-season friendly match between Dundee and Everton, at Dens Park on July 19, 2012 in Dundee, Scotland.Everton midfielder Steven Naismith with Manager David Moyes talk

He clearly likes to sign players he can trust and Naismith was a favourite of his after signing him from Rangers at Goodison Park. In fact, at the time, it was reported by the Daily Mail that Moyes had beaten West Ham and Blackburn Rovers to his signing in 2012.

Now, Moyes could have an opportunity to bring him to West Ham. Naismith is not the star-studded signing West Ham players would want, but he is undoubtedly a hard-working player who can bring plenty of effort and endeavour to the relegation battle.

Steven Naismith of Scotland celebrates after he scores during the International Challenge Match between Scotland and Canada at Easter Road on March 22, 2017 in Edinburgh, Scotland.Steven Naismith of Scotland celebrates after he scores during the International Challenge Match between Scotland and Canada

Moyes got the best out of Naismith during his time at Everton and he could fit in perfectly as an impact player, or just behind the front-man on tricky away days.

He would be a cheap and reliable option to help West Ham in their fight against relegation and one which should be welcomed if Moyes decides to dive into the past yet again.