- EXCLUSIVE from Graeme Bailey
Nordsjaelland attacker Ibrahim Osman is emerging as a real target for West Ham United ahead of next week’s transfer deadline.
HITC Football understands West Ham United have held talks with Danish outfit Nordsjaelland about Ghana forward Ibrahim Osman.
It is understood Brentford, Brighton, Crystal Palace, Everton and Wolves also have an interest in the teenager.
West Ham have now accelerated talks in recent days though as they chase a possible January deal with Osman valued at around £15million by Nordsjaelland.
Ibrahim Osman on same path as Mohammed Kudus
This is a tricky time for Nordsjaelland as they risk losing two of their star talents.
Playmaker Mohamed Diomande is on the verge of a move to Rangers and Osman may now leave for West Ham too.
Losing both players in the space of a few days would really hurt, but would show that their partnership with the Right to Dream academy is still working.
The Ghana-based academy have been supplying talent to Nordsjaelland for years now with current West Ham star Mohammed Kudus the biggest success story.
Osman is on the same path to stardom as Kudus and they could join forces in East London, providing a proud moment for the Right to Dream academy.
Kamaldeen Sulemana and Ernest Nuamah have also earned big moves after joining Nordsjaelland from Right to Dream, so Osman appears next in line for a move.
Who is West Ham target Osman?
Osman, 19, joined Nordsjaelland in 2023 and made his debut in February, ironically replacing the aforementioned Nuamah as a substitute.
Primarily a left-sided winger who can also play centrally and on the right flank, Osman has hit four goals and five assists in all competitions this season.
Boss Johannes Hoff Thorup has praised Osman for his pace and quickly realised that it would be difficult for Nordsjaelland to keep him.
West Ham now appear ready to pounce, surely viewing Osman as one for the future rather than an instant impact player in the Premier League.
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