David Moyes has warned Divin Mubama that failure to extend his West Ham contract could be a ‘big mistake.
Mubama, 19, is one of the Hammers’ most highly-rated youth players. Currently part of the club’s under-21s side, the talented teenager, who operates as a striker, has scored 15 goals in 30 games in all competitions.
However, with the 19-year-old’s contract set to expire at the end of the season, and him already rejecting one offer, there are concerns the Hammers could lose one of their most high-potential players.
And speaking to the media recently, Moyes, when asked for an update on Mubama’s future, said: “Divin was offered a contract 12 months ago but he’s the one not agreeing to sign a contract.
“We really like Divin, he’s an East End boy and a West Ham supporter, a great lad, we love him to bits. I feel the best thing for Divin is to sign a contract at West Ham.
“He’s got competition in front of him but he’s only young. If I can get him more opportunities I will do. But he’s an 18-year-old centre forward and there’s not many of them playing in the Premier League.”
How old was Rice when he played his first team match ?
Going back a bit but Norman Whiteside, Michael Owen, Wayne Rooney. If you’re good enough, you’re old enough.
He’s good enough for European games but not Premier League, Moyes should be using him as Antonio is out of form, he can’t do much worse and may surprise people.