David Moyes joins the race for Reading's Liam Moore as the new West Ham boss prepares to strengthen the Hammers' defence in January
- West Ham are tracking Liam Moore who plays a key role in Reading's defence
- Stoke, West Brom and Celtic are all also said to be interested in the defender
- The 24-year-old has impressed since making his move from Leicester City
West Ham are set to join the race for Reading defender Liam Moore.
New manager David Moyes is already plotting his potential January transfer moves after succeeding Slaven Bilic last week.
And Moyes has an interest in Moore going into the winter transfer window.
A host of clubs are tracking Moore, however, with Stoke, West Brom and Celtic keen on the defender, who has impressed since joining from Leicester last year.
Liam Moore has impressed since his move from Leicester City and is now on many clubs' radar
David Moyes is reportedly keen on the defender and will want to pick him up in January
The centre back has made 58 appearances for the Championship club since his move, playing a key role in Jaap Stam's back line.
The 24-year-old has also added versatility to his game as he can fill in at right back when needed.
Moyes will want to add more youth and depth to the squad he inherited from Bilic, which includes veterans like Pablo Zabaleta, James Collins and Jose Fonte.
The Hammers currently have the leakiest defence in the Premier League this season, conceding 23 goals in just 11 games.
The centre back has made 58 appearances for Reading becoming a key player in the squad
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