West Ham fans react as club linked with Celtic loanee Patrick Roberts

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West Ham are reportedly interested in winger Patrick Roberts.

West Ham United are reportedly set to battle Leicester City and Celtic to sign Manchester City winger Patrick Roberts this summer – and Hammers fans are desperate to see their club win the race for the star’s signature.

The Daily Express claim the 21-year-old, who has been on loan at Celtic since January 2016, is a £15million target for both West Ham and Leicester while Scottish champions Celtic are also keen on keeping the fleet-footed star.

Roberts has made 78 appearances since joining Celtic, having a hand in 44 goals for the club, helping them hold aloft three Scottish Premiership titles. Scoring 18 goals, Roberts has also laid on 26 assists.

The England youth international has two years remaining on his current contract at Manchester City, but is yet to make a senior appearance for Pep Guardiola’s side since joining the club from Fulham in the summer of 2015.

Renowned for his quick feet and eye for goal, Roberts can play on either flank and even has Champions League experience – scoring against Anderlecht this season in Celtic’s 3-0 win in Belgium.

West Ham fans have reacted to the reported interest in the tricky winger, with the majority urging the club to consider a move for the out-of-favour City star.

A number of fans described Roberts as a “great signing”, but a handful of fans believe David Moyes’ sacking could delay a move.