West Ham may be looking to swap out Nayef Aguerd with a 26-year-old defender who has recently won back-to-back league titles.
With rumors swirling about Aguerd’s potential departure from West Ham in the upcoming January transfer window, it seems that Lyon is eyeing a move to acquire him.
This news comes as a blow to Hammers manager David Moyes, who is already facing a shortage of central defenders and losing the Moroccan would create further problems. However, it seems that West Ham is already working on lining up a replacement.
Reports from Daily Record suggest that West Ham is interested in signing Cameron Carter-Vickers to fill the void left by Aguerd’s potential exit. The former Tottenham player has impressed during his time with Celtic and has two league titles under his belt, making him an appealing prospect for West Ham.
While some may not be thrilled with the idea of signing a player from the Scottish league, Carter-Vickers has proven himself to be a competent and reliable defender. His stats from this season at Celtic demonstrate his defensive capabilities and comfort on the ball, although there are questions about how he will transition to the intensity and quality of the Premier League.
If West Ham does end up parting ways with Aguerd, the expectations for his replacement will undoubtedly be high. Some may feel that Carter-Vickers may not be the top-class defender that the team needs, but his impressive performances make him a promising addition to the squad.
