West Ham are set to sign Kyle Walker-Peters as a free agent following the defender’s departure from Southampton.
Walker-Peters left Southampton following their relegation and the expiry of his contract at St Mary’s. The full-back had been in talks with Turkish Süper Lig side Besiktas, but a deal collapsed after interest emerged from West Ham.
An agreement has now been reached over a three-year contract with Walker-Peters set to become the club’s second major signing of the summer, following a deal for Senegal left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf.
The transfer will see Walker-Peters return to London, having progressed through the academy at Tottenham Hotspur before his move to Southampton in 2020.
His arrival will add depth to Graham Potter’s options at full-back, with Walker-Peters capable of operating on either flank. He has won two caps for England at international level. It’s a crucial addition, given both Diouf and Aaron Wan-Bissaka will depart for the Africa Cup of Nations in December.
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed the details of the deal, which will see Walker-Peters sign a contract until 2028 in the coming days.
🚨⚒️ Kyle Walker-Peters has agreed to join West Ham on three year deal, here we go!
After deal off with Besiktas, the fullback accepts to join West Ham as formal steps will follow soon.
Quick talks as @ExWHUEmployee called and deal until June 2028. pic.twitter.com/kAxPA7f5Gj
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 18, 2025
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