Moyes can unearth the next Noble by unleashing 21 y/o WHU "talent" who's "everywhere" - opinion

With Mark Noble’s 17-year West Ham United career coming to an end this summer, as the 34-year-old is hanging up his boots after making over 500 appearances for the Hammers, the club captain’s departure will leave a rather significant hole in the middle of David Moyes’ midfield.

Indeed, while the £900k-rated man has been far from a first-team regular in recent seasons, having so far made just four Premier League appearances in the current campaign, as well as starting eight league fixtures last term, the veteran has nevertheless played an important role for the Irons from the bench, as well as in the various domestic and European cup competitions.

As such, this role would appear to be perfect for one of the club’s up and coming central midfielders next season, allowing them to gain valuable first-team experience in the cups, while also being used as a substitute in the Premier League.

And, considering just how impressive Conor Coventry has been while out on loan at Milton Keynes Dons this term, the 21-year-old would very much appear to be the prime candidate to replace Noble this summer.

Following his January switch to Liam Manning’s MK Dons side, Coventry immediately established himself as a starter for the League One club, having played the full 90 minutes in each of his side’s last seven league fixtures.

However, not only has the £270k-rated midfielder been a near-constant presence in the middle of the park, but he has also highly impressed over his eight appearances for the Championship hopefuls, registering one assist and creating one big chance for his teammates, as well as making an average of 44.8 passes – 0.8 of which have been key – 0.5 interceptions, 1.6 tackles and winning 4.8 duels per game.

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