Southampton manager Russell Martin has provided an update on Kyle Walker-Peters’ future, acknowledging significant interest in the defender. With Walker-Peters’ contract set to expire next year, he has been the subject of intense speculation, particularly with West Ham United reportedly keen on acquiring the former Tottenham Hotspur right-back. According to The Times, Southampton have quoted a fee around £20 million for Walker-Peters.
Despite Southampton’s relegation scare last season, they managed to retain Walker-Peters at St Mary’s Stadium, a development that surprised Martin given the circumstances. Southampton remains interested in keeping the talented defender amidst the ongoing transfer discussions.
Speaking live on Sky Sports, Southampton manager Russell Martin has addressed the future of Kyle Walker-Peters, noting that there is considerable interest in the defender this summer.
Southampton undoubtedly value Kyle Walker-Peters highly after his impressive performances since joining the club. However, with his contract nearing its end, there’s a significant risk of losing him for free. Here are Walker-Peters’ stats from the 2023/24 season compared to the Southampton squad:
– Minutes: 4,130 (1st)
– Pass success rate (%): 91.1 (8th)
– Tackles per game: 1.8 (3rd)
– Interceptions per game: 1.1 (3rd)
– Clearances per game: 1.2 (5th)
– Average passes per game: 65.3 (4th)
– Overall rating: 7.08 (3rd)
Walker-Peters was pivotal in Southampton’s promotion back to the Premier League and losing him would be a significant setback. The club has already secured Yukinari Sugawara as a potential replacement or competitor, suggesting they are preparing for the possibility of Walker-Peters’ departure. Southampton ideally would want to extend his contract to avoid losing him on a free transfer.
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