James Tomkins (West Ham)

West Ham United defender James Tomkins is interesting Liverpool.

 The Mirror says Reds boss Rafa Benitez in particular has been monitoring the progress of the highly-rated 20-year-old, who was drafted into the Hammers youth academy after being spotted playing for his local Sunday League side.

The 6ft 3in central defender made his debut two years ago in the club's 1-1 draw with Everton. Although his mistake in that game allowed Yakubu to score, injuries in the team allowed him to get a run in the side and Tomkins eventually claimed the Young Hammer of the Year award.

He was recalled from a loan spell last season at Derby and handed a long-term contract extension after managing to claim a regular first-team place in the West Ham side.

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/media-watch/tomkins-interesting-liverpool


What does everyone think about this?

I quite like him.

Be a pretty good prospect for the future I think.

Don't exactly need him right now, but perhaps a summer purchase may be worthwhile?

Don't need him.

Decent young player. Compared with some of the stuff we've been linked with this one would please me.

Carra isn't getting any younger... Agger, Skrtel, Ayala and Tomkins?

(i'm not forgetting about whats his face... the greek, but he isn't getting an younger either)

I like him... If he is happy being 5th choice and wait for his chance, then get the kid..

Daniel Ayala impressed me enough to give him his shot as 5th choice.

has to be better than skrtel