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Report: West Ham take another teenager on trial in potential bargain double deal

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OXFORD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Harvey Rew of Portsmouth during the Leasing.com Trophy match between Oxford United and Portsmouth at Kassam Stadium on October 08, 2019 in Oxford, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
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West Ham United seem keen to raid Portsmouth this summer, with two players now wanted.

Earlier today, we covered the news that Pompey teenager Charlie Bell is heading to West Ham on trial for the next week.

The 18-year-old midfielder has been told he can leave Portsmouth for free this summer, with their budget too thin to keep their youngsters.

Bell could earn a deal with West Ham, and he has been joined by Pompey teammate Harvey Rew, according to The News.

Rew has joined Bell in heading to West Ham, having also been told that he is free to find another club this summer.

Rew, 18, is a versatile talent who can play at centre back, left back or even in defensive midfield, and is well-built at 6ft 2in tall.

PETERBOROUGH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 12: Harvey Rew of Portsmouth takes a corner kick during the Papa John's Trophy match between Peterborough United and Portsmouth on January 12, 2021 in Peterborough, England. Sporting stadiums around England remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
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A Welsh youth international, Rew has played two EFL Trophy games this season, and looks to be a talent for the future – but Pompey are letting him go.

That could be to West Ham’s benefit, with the Hammers now considering raiding Pompey for two bargain youngsters.

PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 10: Kai Corbett of West Ham United U21 is tackled by Harvey Rew of Portsmouth during the EFL Trophy match between Portsmouth and West Ham Unite U21 at Fratton Park on November 10, 2020 in Portsmouth, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
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