West Ham are set to win the race to sign former Celtic starlet Armstrong Okoflex, according to All Nigeria Soccer.
Okoflex, formerly of Arsenal’s academy, will officially become a free agent on June 30th when his contract with Celtic expires.
Though he has been given two first-team appearances by Celtic, All Nigeria Soccer believe that Okoflex was concerned he was not going to get the first-team game-time he desired.
As a result, he’s pursued a move to the Premier League, with West Ham having won the race for his signature.
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The report claims that Newcastle United and Crystal Palace were both also interested in landing the teenager, but the Hammers have agreed an initial two-year deal with him.
It remains to be seen if Okoflex will be given any more game-time at the London Stadium than he was getting at Celtic, but you have to imagine he wouldn’t have agreed to move unless he was given assurances.
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