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West Ham United join race to sign Northern Ireland youngster

West Ham United have joined the race to sign Rangers and Northern Ireland youngster Kyle McClelland.

The 20-year-old looks set to leave Ibrox on a free this summer.

It is being reported the talented defender has said no to a new contract, with a host of clubs south of the border ready to make their move.

Read more: Kyle McClelland set for Rangers exit as English clubs line up move

David Moyes' West Ham have now thrown their hat in the ring alongside English Championship sides such as Sheffield United, Cardiff City and Huddersfield, reports the Daily Record.

The Northern Ireland youth international has spent time on loan at Falkirk previously and is highly rated at Ibrox.

But the defender is expected to find it hard to break into the first team and has rejected the chance to stay at the club.

Now 20, he will be keen on gaining first-team experience.

West Ham keep a keen eye on rising stars north of the border and landed Armstrong Oko-Flex from Celtic last summer.

McClelland is yet to make his top team debut for Rangers but has been a regular for the Colts team in the Lowland League.

He will be allowed to leave for free with Rangers only commanding a percentage of his next sale.

Read more: Northern Ireland teenager Lewis MacKinnon "buzzing" after signing new Rangers deal

Read more: Ballymena United captain Leroy Millar "hurting big time" after painful Irish Cup defeat

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