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Martin McMillan

West Ham make 'promise' to Celtic teen amid transfer links

West Ham United have reportedly promised Celtic's Daniel Cummings a first-team role.

The 18-year-old forward is out of contract with the Scottish Premiership champions at the season's end.

Celtic are keen to keep him, but Cummings is free to explore other options.

West Ham appear to be leading the chase for his signature, according to a report.

The London club would need to pay a training compensation fee to Celtic.

Cummings recently came on as a substitute in Celtic's Champions League defeat against Aston Villa, but has struggled for regular first-team play.

Hammers News claims West Ham are pulling out all the stops to secure Cummings' services.

They say Graham Potter and sporting director Mark Noble have assured Cummings of a first-team spot next season.

This would mean swapping a peripheral role in Celtic's Champions League and B teams for regular action in West Ham's Premier League squad.

The same report suggests that West Ham may also be eyeing Rangers striker Hamza Igamane.

A potential transfer fee of £6-8 million is mentioned.

Cummings' potential move to West Ham could mark a significant step forward in his career.

The promise of regular first-team action is likely to be a major factor in his decision-making process.

A move to London and the Premier League would be a big change for the young forward, but one that could help him develop further.

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