Ryan Fredericks could leave West Ham in January – report
West Ham United defender Ryan Fredericks could leave the club in January, according to Claret and Hugh.
The reliable club source have reported on their website that the defender will be allowed to leave if their valuation is met by anyone.
David Moyes will know ahead of the window that he will need to sell certain players in order to boost his budget to bring anyone in.
Fredericks started the season as the first-choice right-back at the London Stadium, with little competition behind him.
Things changed though when he picked up an injury before the international break, something which kept him out for three weeks.
Vladimir Coufal was brought in by the club after that blow, and the Czech international has definitely cemented his spot ahead of him.
Since Frederick’s blow, the experienced right-back has come in and made a real difference in defence and even going forward – claiming an assist against Manchester City.
In the same report, it is suggested that Ben Johnson hasn’t been forgotten about, and could jump up the pecking order should Fredericks leave.
The youngster travelled to Liverpool as back-up over the weekend and has a contract at the London Stadium until 2022.
Southampton were alerted to the potential availability of Fredericks over the summer, which proves there would be interest in his services in the winter market [Sky Sports].
The Saints have since signed Kyle Walker-Peters on a permanent deal though, making them an unlikely destination for the Hammers defender.
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