West Ham United are keen on making a summer move for Derby County youngster Luke Thomas, Gloucestershire Live reports.
The 19-year-old has had a stellar season for Derby’s Under-23 side and has also featured in the Championship for the Rams this season.
Thomas made his Championship debut back in November when he came off the bench for the Rams in their home win over Queens Park Rangers. He also featured in Derby’s recent home win over Bolton.
Thomas signed for Derby back in January 2016 from Cheltenham Town for an undisclosed fee.
The youngster had starred for Cheltenham’s youth teams and made his first-team debut for the club against Chelmsford City in the FA Trophy just shortly before signing for the Rams.
Thomas enjoyed a three-month loan spell at Gloucester City last season where he made 13 starts and appearances of the bench, scoring once.
West Ham are said to be leading the chase for the youngster’s signature but a host of other Premier League clubs are thought to be interested.
The 19-year-old signed a new three-year deal at Derby County back in October.
