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West Ham interested in 19-year-old African goalscorer

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West Ham have reportedly joined the race to sign prolific Eupen forward Henry Onyekuru.

The Hammers are not the only club interested in the pacey Nigerian attacker, with Arsenal and Chelsea also watching his performances with interest, reports The Mirror.

Scottish Champions Celtic allegedly had a £1 million bid for Onyekuru turned down in January.

Turkish-Football recently reported that Istanbul giants Fenerbahce are also in the running to secure the signing Onyekuru this summer. Onyekuru told the Daily Record recently:

“Sure, I’m going to leave this summer. I have an agreement with the Eupen club.

“I still have to talk to my representatives and we will make a decision this summer.”

The Daily record also state that Sevilla, Borussia Dortmund, and Lille are also interested in securing Onyekuru’s services.

Onyekuru has scored 16 goals in 39 appearances for Eupen this season despite starting a number of games out wide.

West Ham could have a challenge on their hands to convince the Nigerian to pick them over clubs such as Celtic and Chelsea, who may promise the 19-year-old Champions League football.

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Aidan Lonergan is a journalist based in Romford. He can be followed on Twitter at @ajlonergan.