Premier League Transfers: 5 Defensive Players Bigger Clubs Should Target

5. Winston Reid (West Ham)

Data from Who Scored clearly shows that it hasn€™t been a good season for West Ham so far: The Hammers currently sit in 17th place just one point above the relegation zone, but their main problem has been scoring goals rather than keeping them out. The team has conceded only 19 goals in the league this season, which is one of the better records in the league, and certainly towards the bottom end. New Zealand defender Winston Reid obviously plays a critical role in that strong defensive unit with an average rating 7.52, making him the 12th most consistent player in the league. And in terms of central defenders, no player has performed better than Reid. The player has also scored a goal and played in only 10 of West Ham€™s 16 league games showing a level of efficiency to his performances. Reid is now 25 years old and has made over 80 appearances for the London club, but may be tempted by a move away if he feels West Ham are moving in the wrong direction. The player previously played domestic football in Denmark €“ a country that he also played youth international football with - but, he has since made 17 appearances for the New Zealand national team. Whatever happens in January, it seems likely that he will want to continue his education in the Premier League.