The Hull City left-back should sign a professional contract at Hull City and continue his development, even if more established Premier League clubs are said to be interested.
Sunderland’s Duncan Watmore in action with Hull City’s Josh Tymon
Highly rated Hull City left-back Josh Tymon is currently the lowest paid player in Premier League history, earning £160 per week as he is still an academy scholar according to the Hull Daily Mail.
The 17-year-old, who can also play in left midfield, has yet to agree a professional contract with the Tigers and has been linked to a number of clubs over the course of the season, with the Daily Mail reporting West Ham as the latest interested club.
He became Hull’s youngest Premier League player when he appeared in their 3-0 defeat to Sunderland in November, and has gone on to make 11 appearances in all competitions this season.
His performances earned him a call up to the England U18’s squad and it looks likely there will be a scramble for the youngsters’ signature in the summer, with Everton, Arsenal and Tottenham also thought to be interested according to another Hull Daily Mail report.
However, it is debatable whether a move to a bigger club would be right for Tymon and his development.
He may find his playing opportunities far more limited at other clubs than he would if he were to remain at Hull, which would only hinder the development the player is making.
The young left-back has a long career ahead of him, and taking another season to develop where he is will only be a short postponement in a transfer to a bright future.
At just 17, and with Premier League appearances filtering through and the Tigers improved under Marco Silva, it is hard to imagine a better chance of top flight appearances at the London Stadium, either North London side or Goodison Park.
Hull City’s Josh Tymon in action
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