West Ham youngster Mipo Odubeko is reportedly attracting ‘serious attention’ from the Championship.
The 18-year-old is currently the only recognised striker acting as support for Michail Antonio in David Moyes’ squad but could still be on the move before the end of the month.
Huddersfield Town have been billed favourites to sign Odubeko, whilst interest also comes from Derby County and Middlesbrough.
That’s according to a report from The Athletic, as cited by Roshane Thomas on Twitter.
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The report claims that the Republic of Ireland youth international is open to a loan move in order to continue developing and is ‘keen’ to find regular game time.
Odubeko made a first-team debut last season as the Hammers overcame Stockport County in the FA Cup Third Round.
This season the Irish teenager has netted twice in two Premier League 2 games for the Irons’ Under 23 side.
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Despite being one of few players at the club capable of playing as a centre-forward, the £225,000 valued starlet has been left out of both of Moyes’ squads in the Premier League.
That is a damning indictment of exactly where Odubeko is in terms of development and would suggest a loan move would indeed be best for all parties.
Should the ex-Manchester United academy ace leave, however, it makes the need for an additional attacking option before Tuesday’s deadline even more pivotal.
