As reported by The Daily Mail, West Ham United are interested in signing Fulham defender Ryan Fredericks this summer.
What’s the story?
With an excellent point earned against Chelsea on Sunday putting the Hammers in a commanding position to beat relegation this season, fans are beginning to think about what kind of signings could improve them in the top-flight next term.
One of the big priorities in the defensive line and if David Moyes stays on, he has a task on his hand rebuilding that aspect of the team.
One player he is interested in is Ryan Fredericks, according to The Daily Mail.
He’s a player who has been in sparkling form in the English Championship this season.
Out of contract this summer, the 25-year-old would be an excellent addition on the cheap if they could convince him to make the move to the London Stadium.
The paper say Moyes was impressed by the Fulham star on a scouting mission at Craven Cottage last week.
Can he make the step up?
Fredericks has never made an appearance in the Premier League despite getting his footballing education at Tottenham Hotspur, but the consistency in his form this season suggest he’s more than capable of performing well in the top-flight.
He’s made 39 appearances in the second-tier this term, creating nine assists from the right flank in the process, the kind of attacking contribution from the full-back area that would be welcome at the Irons.
With plenty of time left in his career to improve, he could develop further at the London Stadium and the fact he is out of contract means there is little risk in giving him his Premier League opportunity.
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