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title: "James Tavernier linked with move to West Ham"
canonical: "https://readwestham.com/2020/12/09/james-tavernier-linked-with-aston-villa-move/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Alex Jones"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2020-12-09T12:00:57Z"
modified: "2020-12-09T12:00:57Z"
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# James Tavernier linked with move to West Ham

A record of [16 goals and 12 assists](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9027619/What-does-James-Tavernier-need-recognised-Premier-League.html) this season sounds as though it is a formidable record from a promising striker, so it should not be surprising that West Ham, Everton and Tottenham are reportedly interested in such a player.

When you find out that record is boasted by a 29-year-old defender, the record becomes jaw-droppingly stunning.

It is for this reason that there is much cause for excitement after the [Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9027619/What-does-James-Tavernier-need-recognised-Premier-League.html) reported that English right-back [James Tavernier](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/rangers-fc-news/tavernier-rankings-gerrard-ibrahimovic-aubameyang/), who currently plies his trade with Scottish Premiership leaders Rangers, is attracting interest from a host of clubs in his homeland.

Crystal Palace and Newcastle are also [reportedly](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9027619/What-does-James-Tavernier-need-recognised-Premier-League.html) interested in the prolific defender, with the race for Tavernier seemingly involving several candidates.

Indeed, the [Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9027619/What-does-James-Tavernier-need-recognised-Premier-League.html) added that there is much surprise that the offensively-minded right-back has not yet attracted significant interest from Premier League clubs. Previous offers are said to have been ‘scarce’ or flat-out rejected by the Glasgow giants.

### Read West Ham Verdict

Given David Moyes’ adoption of a [fluid back five formation](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/west-ham-united/spielplandatum/verein/379), Tavernier’s offensive acumen could suit the Hammers perfectly.

Being deployed in a freer fluid offensive role would enable the wing-back to make overlapping offensive runs and exhibit the attacking prowess which has caught the attention of headline-writers.

He could provide an immense boost to the Hammers as they look to boost their goal threat, and he could even serve as a long-term replacement to Ryan Fredericks, who is [out of contract in 2022](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ryan-fredericks/profil/spieler/140191) and has this week been [touted for a possible exit](https://www.claretandhugh.info/moyes-drops-hammer-for-four-different-players/) from the London Stadium.