Where could Winston Reid be heading, either in January or in the Summer transfer window…
Winston Reid will leave West Ham United when his contract expires at the end of the season. That’s according to his manager Sam Allardyce, who has seemingly given up hope of tying the centre back down to a new contract.
Reports on BBC Sport carry quotes from the Hammers boss, who expressed his disappointment over the situation: “It’s highly unlikely Winston is going to sign for us based on what people have said to me,” he said.
Reid has been linked with moves to Arsenal and Liverpool, and the list of teams interested in securing his signature is likely to continue to grow following this news. The New Zealand international certainly has plenty of admirers, and we’ve picked six possible destinations.
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6) Southampton
Southampton would love to sign an experienced defender, having seen Dejan Lovren, Calum Chambers and Luke Shaw all depart in the summer transfer window. Ronald Koeman is still searching for an established partner for captain Jose Fonte, with new signing Florin Gardos having endured a mixed start to life at St. Mary’s.
5) Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham have been enjoying a steady improvement under Mauricio Pochettino, but have still been vulnerable at the back – emphasised by their 5-3 victory over Chelsea. Summer signing Federico Fazio has been exposed at times, while there are also question marks over the future of Jan Vertonghen and Vlad Chiriches.
4) Everton
Everton have the joint-worse defensive record of any Premier League team so far this season, and are in desperate need of defensive reinforcements. The experienced pairing of Phil Jagielka and Sylvain Distin have struggled for form, while there is little in the way of top quality back up in Roberto Martinez’s squad.
3) Manchester United
Having lost Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic in the summer – as well as left back Patrice Evra – there has been much made of United’s need for a new defender. Louis van Gaal’s side have not been helped by a whole host of injury problems this season, leaving them heavily reliant on their young players.
2) Arsenal
Arsene Wenger still needs a replacement for Thomas Vermaelen, who he failed to replace during the summer transfer window. Per Mertesacker’s performances have also received mixed reviews so far this season, with Gunners fans crying out for a new partner for Laurent Koscielny to sure up their back line.
1) Liverpool
With Dejan Lovren failing to make the desired impact, and Liverpool changing to a 3-4-3 formation that requires three centre backs, there is a spot available for a new signing in Brendan Rodgers’ squad. Emre Can has been played out of position in recent weeks, and Reid would be a welcome addition to a struggling side.
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