Report: Leeds United, West Ham, Everton battling for Josh Eppiah

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Leeds United, Everton, Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham United are said to be interested in the youngster.

Leeds United and Wolverhampton Wanderers are challenging Everton and West Ham United for the signing of Josh Eppiah in January, according to ESPN.

The 19-year-old striker is making quite a name for himself in Leicester City’s youth ranks as of late and scored the winner against Everton in a recent Premier League Cup clash over the Toffees.

Sam Allardyce’s assistant Craig Shakespeare is said to be a big fan of the Belgian wonderkid following his stint at The King Power Stadium but, according to ESPN, the Meryside outfit will be joined in the race by Leeds, West Ham and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Eppiah, who rose through Leicester’s youth system, is yet to make his Premier League debut for the Foxes but the report goes on to state that City are excited about his potential but also aware of the “growing interest” that is mounting from elsewhere.

Leeds signed an abundance of Under-23 talent in the summer and it remains to be seen what their plans for him would be, if they are indeed interested.

West Ham and Everton have had poor Premier League seasons and it seems very unlikely that their immediate plans for him would involve a first-team spot, given that they need tried-and-tested players.

According to Transfermarkt, Eppiah has netted twice in 13 games for Leicester’s Under-23s this season.