The talkSPORT sports journalist tweeted on Thursday (January 11) that the 23-year-old will complete a medical with the Ligue 1 side today as his contract at the London Stadium expires at the end of the season.
Fluid logo Coventry has not featured in any competition for the Hammers this season and has struggled for consistent playing time since returning from a loan spell at Rotherham United last season.
View Tweet Jump to West Ham needed to free up payroll to expand their squad during the January transfer window, and a large part of that was no longer in the form of salaries.
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Coventry has always been highly regarded within the Hammers squad, but has fallen down the table in recent seasons as it became clear he was unwilling to play a regular role in David Moyes’ side.
West Ham It is clear that the 23-year-old is unlikely to become a regular for the Claret & Blue, and all parties involved expect him to leave the London Stadium and start again at one level below.
Where would it be best for him to play each week?
Hopefully, this is the first of several departures in the coming days and will eventually put Moyes in a position to be added to the squad during the January transfer window.
The current injury situation in the Hammers squad has created a need for reinforcements, and West Ham cannot afford to miss out on an opportunity to add reinforcements.
In other West Ham news, Hammers are said to have made record defensive signing in January
