West Ham midfielder Conor Coventry looks to be ‘heading’ to Peterborough on loan for the duration of the 2021/22 season.
The 21-year-old had been backed to play a role in David Moyes’ squad this term, but could instead further his development in the Championship.
This comes as reports claim that the Hammers are closing in on a deal for Spartak Moscow midfielder Alex Kral.
According to a report from Football League World and Tom Clark on Twitter, the Posh have been identified as the ideal place for Coventry to learn.
Twitter: Not confirmed yet but Conor Coventry looks to be heading to Peterborough on loan for season (expect option of break… https://t.co/U2NElXkmyQ (@_thomasjclark)
Capped 13 times at Under 21 level by the Republic of Ireland, it would certainly appear that the young Iron has a bright future.
Despite featuring prominently during pre-season, the London-born ace has warmed the bench for all three Premier League fixtures this term.
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Whilst staying at the London Stadium and learning off the likes of Declan Rice, Tomas Soucek and Mark Noble would be quite the grounding, there is no substitute for actual regular game time.
This will be the second loan spell of Coventry’s young career having made seven appearances for Lincoln City during the 2019/20 season.
Valued at £180,000 and under contract until 2023 (Transfermarkt), it remains distinctly possible Coventry could become a success in East London.
One to watch both today and for the remainder of the campaign should it come to pass.
