Kyle Walker-Peters Set to Leave Southampton After Final Game

Kyle Walker-Peters will leave Southampton as a free agent. He will play his last game for the club this weekend. The defender hasn’t picked his next team yet and is considering offers from Premier League clubs and teams abroad.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Walker-Peters’ contract with Southampton ends in early July. He will depart after their final Premier League game this Sunday. The 28-year-old full-back joined Southampton in 2020 but missed the last two league games due to illness. Interim coach Simon Rusk suggested that Walker-Peters and others leaving might not play much against Arsenal. The club wants to focus on young talent for next season in the Championship.

INTEREST FROM ACROSS THE LEAGUE

Walker-Peters has played well, attracting interest from many teams. Clubs like West Ham United and Everton want him. West Ham has reportedly agreed to personal terms, offering £75,000-a-week, but they still need to convince him. He could go to Chelsea or return to Tottenham Hotspur, where he started his career. Everton also wants him for a free transfer and sees him as a main target as they plan big changes. Leeds United, now in the Premier League, is also interested but faces competition both in England and abroad.

SOUTHAMPTON’S SEASON AND THE ROAD AHEAD

Southampton will be relegated to the Championship after finishing last in the Premier League. The club aims to rebuild with a focus on young players and others committed to their future. Southampton is playing Arsenal next, who is fighting for a top-four finish. Southampton, currently at the bottom, will likely make major changes to their squad this summer. Walker-Peters will evaluate his options over the next few weeks and decide before joining his new club for pre-season.