According to The Sun, West Ham United are interested in the services of Portsmouth academy player Leon Maloney. The 18-year-old forward is also on the radars of Chelsea, Fulham and Dutch second division side Volendam after scoring 26 goals for Pompey’s academy side last season. The Hammers believe Maloney has the talent and potential to become a top class player in the next two years, and are looking to snap him up from the League One side. Manager Manuel Pellegrini has shown he is open to giving youth a chance, with Declan Rice and Grady Diangana involved with the first-team last term.
Report: West Ham United keen on Portsmouth academy forward Leon Maloney
