West Ham, Manchester United and Nottingham Forest are among the English clubs set to welcome teenage talent Lateef Omidiji Jr to their training grounds for a trial ahead of a prospective transfer, according to FootballWonderkids.co.uk.
The specialist news website, who focus on the development of young talents across the world, state that the USA born 15-year-old, who has been called up to Nigeria’s under-17 side, is set to spend two months in the UK from parent club Go Ahead Eagles, from the second tier of Dutch football, to undertake a number of trials.
It is stated that Premier League sides West Ham, Manchester United and Crystal Palace will give him the chance to earn a move to the top flight, while Nottingham Forest are named as a Championship representative eyeing a move.
Opinion
There is obviously plenty of way to go for a 15-year-old to make a career for himself in the world of football but considering the clubs who are on the tail of Omidiji Jr, he must be something special. West Ham and Manchester United both have reputable youth systems which have brought through some of the best talent English football have to offer, while Crystal Palace will also consider themselves among the hunting pack considering the recent rise of some of their own homegrown stars. Of course, the reputation of the Red Devils might made Old Trafford the young talents favoured destination but he has to consider what is best for his long term future. Where is he going to get the best chance to progress into the first team? That could well be Nottingham Forest, where his quality will be given the chance to shine through if he is good enough. It will no doubt be a whirlwind two months for the teenager and you can be sure he will be seriously excited about the prospect of proving himself in England.