West Ham have been keeping tabs on Leeds United outcast and set to finalise this summer

West Ham have been keeping tabs on Leeds United right-back Cody Drameh this summer, according to reports.

 

 

Drameh, 21, remains on the peripheries of the Leeds United first-team, with the right-back also remaining in transfer headlines following his side’s relegation from the Premier League last season.

The Englishman has just nine total appearances for Leeds United to his name. But he shone on loan at Luton Town in the second half of last season, helping the Hatters get over the promotion line.

Luton are one of the ides to have been linked with a move for Drameh this summer. Brentford have also been credited with an interest, though more recently it’s Southampton who are said to be keen on a potential move.

But it’s now been revealed by The Athletic (via Inside Futbol) that David Moyes’ West Ham have also been keeping tabs on Drameh throughout this summer’s transfer window.

Though whether or not the Hammers make a bid before the September 1st transfer deadline remains to be seen.

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West Ham United are now keeping an eye on 21-year-old Leeds United player Cody Drameh as the window nears a close.

That’s according to a report in The Athletic which claims that a host of clubs are now considering a move.

The report shares that Brentford, Crystal Palace and Southampton are all interested in the right-back.

Southampton in particular would be keen on a move if they lost Kyle Walker-Peters before next week’s deadline.

Leeds loaned Cody Drameh to Luton Town last season and he would likely have returned to the club hoping for a start in the Championship.

However, Luke Ayling looks like he’ll prove very hard to displace

And whilst the defender is patiently waiting for that opportunity, he is said to be aware of chances elsewhere.

West Ham have started the season with 31-year-old Vladimir Coufal at right-back in their first two games.

Ben Johnson and Thilo Kehrer being the most obvious alternatives in the role.

Given the options mentioned, Leeds’ Drameh may offer slightly more competitive cover for Coufal at West Ham.

23-year-old Ben Johnson has had ample opportunities in the past but has seemingly failed to convince manager David Moyes.

Thilo Kehrer has done a stellar job at times, but seems to be considered primarily as a centre-back.

Drameh could strengthen an area West Ham have been slow to improve for some time, even if Leeds may be reluctant to lose their defender.

West Ham are showing excellent progress in the transfer market now.

A deal was said to be almost agreed last night for Ajax’s Mohammed Kudus – a huge coup for the club if completed.

Kudus has been strongly linked with the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea but it now seems West Ham could win the race.

And if Leed’s Drameh is perhaps a look to the future, West Ham fans can expect Kudus to make a big impact immediately.