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Report: Newcastle and West Ham to miss out on striker

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Newcastle United and West Ham United will miss out on the signing of Dundee United striker Rory MacLeod to Premier League rivals Fulham, according to 90min.

Newcastle and West Ham United target Rory MacLeod to join Fulham

The report has claimed that Fulham, Newcastle, Crystal Palace, Southampton and West Ham all have expressed interest in the 17-year-old striker.

Scouts from the aforementioned clubs have been impressed by the teenager.

90min have claimed that Fulham have agreed a fee with Dundee United which could rise to £1 million if all bonuses and add-ons are triggered.

The teenager will travel to London in the coming days to finalise a switch to Fulham.

Rory MacLeod
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Promising talent

Rory MacLeod is one of the best young talents in Scotland, and Fulham could be able to sign a real gem.

Newcastle United and West Ham United could miss out on a real star of the future.

MacLeod is only 17, but he already has decent experience of playing in the Scottish Premiership.

As reported by 90min, the teenager become Dundee United’s youngest ever player in February 2022.

The forward has made seven substitute appearances in the Scottish Premiership and has made one substitute appearance in the Scottish Cup for The Tangerines so far this season.

Last season, MacLeod made two substitute appearances in the league.