western ham United are interested in signing Stade Brestois youngster Karamoko Dembélé this summer amid competition from others first division sides, according to HITC.
The 21-year-old on loan from French side Stade Brestois is lighting up Ligue One with “dazzling” performances for Blackpool this season. He has made 41 appearances in all competitions for the Seasiders this season, scoring seven goals and providing twelve assists.
The former Celtic academy youngster made the rounds on social media a few seasons ago, weaving his way past defenders well beyond his years when the then 13-year-old was deployed to play for Celtic's under-20 team.
HITC claims the attacking midfielder could fulfill his potential as a quartet of Premier League clubs, including EvertonFulham, Brentford and Nottingham Forest will compete with West Ham for the prodigy.
The report further adds that Premier League hopefuls Leicester City, Leeds United and Southampton are also vying for Dembélé, while Middlesbrough, looking to turn around their disappointing campaign, are also interested in the attacker.
Dembélé has a contract at Stade Francis-Le Blé that runs until June 2026 and the French club could be tempted to cash in on the former England Under-18 international if West Ham are willing to propose a significant bid.
Potential
West Ham in recent years have not had luck with youngsters. People like Grady Diangana, Flynn Downes and Divin Mubama have not hit the ground running despite possessing immense qualities.
However, Ben Johnson and Declan Rice – with whom he currently practices his trade Arsenal after breaking a record transfer– are proof that young people can be trusted, developed and used until they reach their full potential.
That could be the case for Dembélé, who is being linked with a move to the London Stadium, as David Moyes could give the youngster a chance to redeem himself in the top flight if the Hammers eventually secure his signature.
