According to the Daily Mail, West Ham have added Coventry's 24-year-old English centre-back Bobby Thomas to a list of defensive targets for the January transfer window. The report also states that Thomas is attracting attention from other Premier League sides, such as Everton, and that West Ham are considering other defenders, including Newcastle United's Jamaal Lascelles, Bright Arrey-Mbi of Braga, and Charlie Cresswell of Toulouse. Thomas arrived at Coventry from Burnley in the summer of 2023. His contract is due to expire in June 2027 and his Transfermarkt market value is €10.00m. In the 2025/2026 season, he has made 22 appearances in the Championship, scoring 2 goals and providing 3 assists.