Published 15:30 IST, November 14th 2019
Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United eye 16-year-old West Brom striker Jovan Malcolm
Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing West Brom's 16-year-old striker Jovan Malcolm after his amazing performances.
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British media reports on Wednesday claimed that three top Premier League clubs are vying to acquire services of West Bromwich Albion striker Jovan Malcolm. interested clubs include Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool. 16-year-old has alarmed clubs through his impressive performance in competition.
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player frequently plays for West Brom's U-18 team and has scored seven goals so far this season. He scored four goals for Baggies in ir recent clash against Liverpool U-18 team, ding up his goal tally. West Brom will find it difficult to keep player with many clubs targeting him. It is believed that club is in mood to sell player anytime soon.
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West Brom target Premier League return
Slavan Bilic's side are having a great season as y aim to return to Premier League football. y were relegated a couple of seasons back and will hope ir form can convince Malcolm to stay and wait for his time to play for first team. Malcolm’s former teammate Barry moved to La Masia last summer and became first Englishman to play re.
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Liverpool are having a dream Premier League run this season. ir recent success in Europe and ir chances of winning League would be eugh to land teen striker at Anfield. However, player will have to compromise on game time.
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United are looking to d depth to ir attack after departure of Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez to Inter Milan in previous transfer window without proper replacements. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is also reportedly interested in roping in eir Erling Haaland or Memphis Depay.
Arsenal are struggling in Premier League this season. Unai Emery has been subject of criticism over his role in club and is reportedly on verge of being sacked by club's manment. It remains to be seen as to which club gets ir hands on one of most exciting prospects in England.
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13:25 IST, November 14th 2019