Carl Jenkinson
DOB: 08/02/1992
Age: 22
Position: Fullback
Previous Club: Arsenal
Previous Division: Barclays Premier League
Transfer Date: 31/07/2014
Reported Fee: Loan
Analysis
For the first time this summer, West Ham have brought in a player with a bit of recent Premier League experience. Arguably the one thing we’ve missed in our recruitment this summer is that little bit of Premier League know-how.
Although Jenkinson is still at the start of his career, he has 49 Premier League and Champions League appearances for Arsenal. This, coupled with the fact that the Harlow born England international doesn’t have to even move house to join the team will hopefully allow the right back to bed straight in and perform for his new side.
There is an argument that right back is a position in which West Ham were already rather well stocked, with Guy Demel performing admirably last season, and Joey O’Brien offering a very capable back up. But it is expected that Jenkinson will come straight into the side on the opening day against Spurs, and will offer something to the side that his new teammates have yet to provide.
Head to West Ham United Stats for my full analysis of the new man, including a comparison with his new team mates, and a look at some of his strengths and weaknesses .
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