West Ham have reportedly set their sights on AFC Bournemouth star Lloyd Kelly, with David Moyes eager to sign a defender in the January window.
The Telegraph report that the Irons have identified the former Bristol City defender as a potential target in the New Year. West Ham have both Angelo Ogbonna and Kurt Zouma out with long-term injuries, and as a result, a centre-back is top of the Hammers January wishlist.
With Kelly playing a starring role for Scott Parker’s side this season, the young defender has caught the eye of clubs in the Premier League. The 23-year-old has captained the Cherries on multiple occasions, as well.
Indeed, Bournemouth signed the England youth international in 2019 for a reported £13m according to Sky Sports News. And with West Ham now on Kelly’s tail, the south coast side will likely ask for a big fee for their star defender.
With a defender needed in January, Kelly could be an excellent addition to the Hammers both to ease the current injury crisis as well as become a key part of the squad for the long term.
At 23, Kelly is younger than all of West Ham’s current centre-backs, and supporters on social media are eager for the club to sign the Championship star in January.
West Ham fans excited by new links to Kelly
A move in January will be difficult. However, West Ham fans are excited by Kelly and the type of player Moyes is looking to sign the help the defensive issues at the club.
Here’s what some West Ham fans had to say on Twitter about their interest in Kelly…
https://twitter.com/firstphas3/status/1475018057206620160
https://twitter.com/Leewoolward/status/1475031796018515971
https://twitter.com/Irons_Stuff/status/1475045844302942210
https://twitter.com/WhufcSloth/status/1475050854390583299
https://twitter.com/Mr_BA6/status/1475047268323676167
https://twitter.com/tsss67/status/1475051344100827137
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