A Championship starlet tipped for big things could soon become the subject of a transfer tussle between West Ham and Everton, per a report.
Now both firmly established in the Premier League mid-table, West Ham and Everton will be assessing how they can each take the next step. The Hammers made strides forward last season when securing a superb sixth-placed finish. But with a tricky Europa League campaign to juggle, matching that level of success will be doubly difficult this year.
One way to safeguard their futures would be through stealing a march on their rivals in the transfer market.
And per online publication Football Insider, that is precisely what the Hammers and Toffees are aiming to do.
Their article claims Preston North End’s Lewis Leigh is catching the eye of many top tier clubs.
A source close to West Ham reportedly told the outlet the club’s scouting department have been ‘hugely impressed’ with Leigh.
The 17-year-old midfielder signed his first professional contract in August with the deal running to 2024.
Despite being yet to make his senior debut, Leigh was reportedly heavily involved with the first-team throughout pre-season training.
West Ham are described as determined to ‘keep tabs’ on the youngster over the coming months. They reportedly regard him as more than ‘capable of developing into a Premier League player.’
However, David Moyes’ side will likely not have it all their own way. Everton are also credited with interest.
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