West Ham could sell a fan favourite to high-flying Aston Villa to make space for signings in the January transfer window.
It’s fair to say those of a claret and blue persuasion are on cloud nine right now with Aston Villa and West Ham going great guns.
West Ham has made the most of their Premier League season thus far, winning their first major trophy in forty-three years. They have advanced to the Carabao Cup quarterfinals and guaranteed themselves a spot in the European knockout round for a record three seasons running.
After defeating Manchester City and Arsenal back-to-back, Aston Villa is now only two points behind the leaders in the standings.
In addition, Villa is relishing their own comeback to European football and hopes to emulate West Ham by winning the Europa Conference League.
West Ham could give their fan favourite to the fierce Villa team. But, if you stay in the Premier League, you’ll soon fall behind.
For this reason, during the January transfer window, both the Hammers and the Villans will be trying to strengthen their squads.
This week, David Moyes declared his desire to “add to what he is building” with his revamped West Ham team, including his desire to sign a striker.
West Ham does intend to be active next month, an insider source exclusively told Hammers News recently.
However, in order to “free up slots in the squad” and in part to comply with FFP regulations, they must let go of some players.
In order to make room for new players, West Ham could now sell a fan favourite to the mighty Aston Villa.
Because Thilo Kehrer, a versatile Germany defender who is still out of contract at West Ham, is wanted by Austria Villa, according to Sky Sports.
Kehrer, who was, like most of his teammates, somewhat inconsistent in his debut season, won over a lot of fans by helping to see out the European trophy win.
And for organising the festivities during the ensuing procession through east London.
In terms of West Ham’s center-back hierarchy, Kehrer is behind Angelo Ogbonna, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Kurt Zouma, and Nayef Aguerd. Furthermore, unlike last term, he has hardly been used as a backup full-back.
Some West Ham supporters believe that this season has been a bit harsh on Kehrer, as he hasn’t even received much playing time when Moyes makes big substitutions for cup and European matches.
According to the report, Villa is up against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Nonetheless, the Hammers star, who can play defensive midfield, centre back, and full back, might find it appealing to work under Unai Emery.
Additionally, there’s the chance for Champions League football.
In the summer of 2022, the Hammers acquired Kehrer from PSG for £10.5 million. For the supporters of West Ham, his contribution to the team’s success in Europe proves that he has been well worth the money.
It might be a deal that works for everyone if West Ham can get Aston Villa to reimburse the majority of that expenditure.
However, Kehrer would have an equally difficult time breaking into the Villa starting lineup because players like Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres, and Diego Carlos would be in his way.
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