West Ham have already had a rather rollercoaster season, experiencing the highs and lows in victory and defeat.
After spending £100 million, fans could rightly feel as if they need to see better on the pitch but a mixture of variables have contributed to their current standing of 13th position.
Inconsistency and injuries have scuppered West Ham at times this season and with a number of positions on the pitch now vulnerable, recruiting in January seems key.
With talk about Pablo Zabaleta possibly ending his career at the end of the season and his back-up Ryan Fredericks facing a spell on the side-line, West Ham must think ahead and eye a top right-back to bring in.
Strasbourg right-back Kenny Lala could definitely be a person of interest, considering his fine form out in France so far this season.
Lala, who is valued at £7.2 million on Transfermarkt, is equipped with all the tools to succeed in the Premier League and with West Ham.
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In 12 Ligue 1 appearances so far this season, not only has his defensive contribution been key to obtaining two clean-sheets but most impressively, his attacking contribution has landed him two goals and three assists.
With great pace and general work-rate, the 27-year-old has been a big success this season but still, he is out of contract in the summer, leaving West Ham with a golden opportunity to secure his signature.
Having accomplished both defensive and attacking aspects of his game, Lala really could be an important player for West Ham going forward and a move that allows their defence to be more solid.
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