Journalist Pete O’Rourke has revealed Southampton’s stance on Kyle Walker-Peters’ future. With Walker-Peters’ free exit looking a feasible possibility, the Saints might accept a cut-price fee for the defender.
The Kyle Walker-Peters transfer issue is currently one of the hottest topics in the Premier League. And why not, given that the 27-year-old could be available for a significant discount in January?
While it is a lottery for potential buyers, Southampton’s difficulties are becoming more severe by the day.
As the Saints’ best player in recent years, the club has been working hard to keep him. However, the prospects of this happening currently are exceedingly slim.
Unfortunately, Southampton’s influence in the situation has waned to the point where Walker-Peters might depart for free. That is according to journalist Peter O’Rourke, who has provided an update on the defender’s transfer predicament.
Journalist reveals shocking Southampton claim about Kyle Walker-Peters situation
According to Football Insider (via Football Insider’s Inside Track Podcast), Peter O’ Rourke stated that Southampton had internally accepted their loss in the Walker-Peters controversy.
The defender is already in his final six months of his contract at St. Mary’s, and the Saints are concerned that he may go for free in the summer.
Walker-Peters does not face a shortage of buyers. Previously, multiple Premier League clubs, including Everton and Tottenham Hotspur, shown interest in signing him.
In addition, Southampton recently signed Johannes Spors as their new director. As a result, the Saints may receive a minimal transfer fee for him while he remains on their roster.
The article also stated that a £5 million price could be enough for Southampton to part company with him in January.
On defense, the Saints might do without Walker-Peters for the rest of the season. Southampton boasts Charlie Taylor and Ryan Manning, thus they are currently well-stocked at left back.
Welington could eventually take over at left-back. First and foremost, let’s see whether Southampton receives any bids for Walker-Peters in January.
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