Peterborough United’s on-loan midfielder returns to West Ham United

Coventry failed to hold down a regular place in the Posh starting line-up after leaving the Hammers on a season-long loan. West Ham have therefore exercised their right to call him back.

Coventry (21) started just four Championship matches for a struggling side and made eight substitute appearances, a disappointing return for the Ireland Under 21 captain who was pursued relentlessly by Posh in the summer,

Posh are not expected to announce any new signings today (January 5),