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West Ham hope teen sensation Benicio Baker-Boaitey will pen professional contract but face battle to keep starlet with Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Liverpool and Manchester United among competition

West Ham are facing a battle to keep teen sensation Benicio Baker-Boaitey amid interest from European football's elite.

The 16-year-old is viewed as one of the best emerging prospects in the Hammers academy and has already attracted admiring glances from Liverpool and Manchester United.

But Baker-Boaitey, who operates as a winger or a No 10, is emerging as a target for Bayern Munich, who have a close grip on the English academy scene.

West Ham are hopeful starlet Benicio Baker-Boaitey will pen professional terms with the club

Barcelona have already been linked with the youngster.