West Ham are reportedly considering options to allow Armstrong Okoflex to leave on loan in January.
The 19-year-old could be sent out to obtain first-team minutes having made a bright start to the new season for the Hammers’ Under 23 side.
Signed during the summer following the expiry of a contract at Celtic, Okoflex was described as a ‘very dangerous player’ by coach Dmitri Halajko.
According to a report from Football London, the club are weighing up a temporary departure for the match-winning hero in the Football League Trophy.
Capped by England and the Republic of Ireland at Under 16 level, the Dublin-born starlet could represent either nation on the senior stage.
This season, Okoflex has managed four goals and one assist in seven appearances – including a hat-trick against former youth club, Arsenal, in the Premier League 2.
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This signing already looks to be bearing promising fruit in east London.
Boasting excellent attacking versatility, Okoflex had already made a senior bow in the Scottish Premiership for the Hoops.
Seemingly the next step in the starlet’s development, a six-month switch to either a Championship or League One club could see the teenager return to represent the Irons’ next term.
