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title: "West Ham: Pundit reacts to Michael Keane interest"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Dominic Lund"
section: "Premier League News"
published: "2022-12-13T20:35:46Z"
modified: "2022-12-13T20:35:46Z"
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# West Ham: Pundit reacts to Michael Keane interest

**[West Ham United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-news/) transfer target Michael Keane has been hailed by pundit Tam McManus.**

### The Lowdown: West Ham target defender

Journalist Dean Jones recently informed [GIVEMESPORT](https://www.givemesport.com/88092398-west-ham-transfer-news-star-exactly-what-moyes-wants-london-stadium) that Keane is being ‘considered’ by the Hammers for a January transfer switch, in light of Everton recently [deciding](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-set-make-michael-keane-25648082) to let their centre-back leave on loan in the upcoming window.

West Ham currently have Kurt Zouma out with a[knee](https://www.whufc.com/news/zouma-undergoes-knee-surgery) injury, which required surgery, while Nayef Aguerd is on the treatment table with a [thigh](https://www.claretandhugh.info/candh-exclusive-aguerd-injury-details-revealed/) problem, so David Moyes may move for a defender on a short-term deal to provide cover for the missing duo.

### The Latest: McManus excited by Keane links

Speaking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/west-ham-backed-to-seal-signing-of-the-winter-after-michael-keane-latest-pundit/), McManus waxed lyrical about the impact the Englishman could have at the London Stadium, saying:

*“That Everton defence has not been their problem this season but I’m still surprised Keane hasn’t been getting more game time.*

*“He’s a good defender and he would do a job at West Ham. We know they need to boost their defence a little bit because they have had injuries.*

*“Keane has been a solid Premier League player for years and I think he would be one of the signings of the winter, to be honest.”*

### The Verdict: Great signing

The 29-year-old has fallen down the pecking order at Goodison, featuring just [three](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/michael-keane/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/118534) times in all competitions this season, however that does not mean he would not be a worthwhile option for West Ham.

Journalist Adrian Durham has labelled the 6 foot 3 titan ‘[superb](https://twitter.com/talkSPORTDrive/status/1349135737946591237?s=20&t=XgY3-fsrYRRTwqSGzicFUw)‘, and while Frank Lampard seemingly does not rate him, it is well documented that Moyes is a big admirer, as reported by the [Daily Star](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-plan-swoop-evertons-26782266) amid rumours of a transfer switch back in the summer.

Working with a manager who trusts him could reignite Keane’s form, and get him back to the level of the 2018-19 season, in which he was one of Everton’s most consistent performers, averaging above a [7.0](https://www.sofascore.com/team/football/everton/48) SofaScore rating across the course of the campaign.