As per club insider Claret & Hugh, West Ham United and manager David Moyes may have been gifted a possible boost with their sources sharing a 'remarkable' behind-scenes development.

The Lowdown: Injury worries...

Moyes and his West Ham side have had to cope with mounting injury problems over the last month with the biggest absentees by far being Kurt Zouma and Angelo Ogbonna.

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The defensive duo were mainstays before being sidelined, prompting Moyes to look to the transfer market in search for emergency cover as many links to centre-backs emerge.

Supporters will be anxious to know the timeframe of Zouma's return with Ogbonna set to miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery.

ExWHUemployee recently claimed that the Frenchman is 'ahead of schedule' with another insider C&H now sharing more good news.

The Latest: Insider shares 'remarkable' Zouma development...

According to their information, Zouma has now started walking on grass for the first time since picking up his injury and 'hopes are now high' for a 'much quicker' return.

C&H go on to state, barring any setbacks which are possible, that he could even be back in action 'as soon as mid February'.

Sharing what they've heard from an inside source, as quoted in the piece, Zouma's progress behind-the-scenes is apparently 'remarkable'.

The Verdict: Big boost...

This update should come as music to the ears of Irons supporters given Zouma's impressive start to life at Rush Green. The France international, labelled a 'colossus' by Moyes, has made more clearances per 90 than any West Ham first teamer whilst proving to be a very reliable presence at the back (WhoScored).

Winning the fourth-most aerial duels out of their entire squad also (WhoScored), the 27-year-old's return could not come sooner enough given Moyes' lack of defensive cover.

While West Ham may well still sign a centre-half going by reports, having Zouma back as soon by mid-February would certainly come as a big boost for Moyes as the Scotsman aims to guide his side to Champions League qualification.

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