"Favourites to get him" - Transfer insider drops exciting West Ham claim on 21 y/o star

West Ham United are the ‘frontrunners’ to sign Keane Lewis-Potter despite the London Stadium outfit facing stiff competition for the Hull City starlet, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.

Hammers boss David Moyes has already succeeded in recruiting new options at the defensive end of the pitch, with Nayef Aguerd and Alphonse Areola joining, but Lewis-Potter is also known to be among his attacking targets.

Brentford are among the clubs eager to lure Lewis-Potter away from Championship side Hull and have tabled a £16million bid.

It comes after 90min claimed West Ham are leading the race for the winger’s services despite failing to test the Tigers’ resolve with a formal offer.

The report suggests this is Brentford’s second proposal, having already been rebuffed by Hull, while Watford are another club who have been unable to reach an agreement for the four-cap England under-21 international.

Everton have also enquired about Lewis-Potter and Leeds United are understood to be keeping tabs on his situation.

The list of Lewis-Potter’s admirers does not stop there as Brighton & Hove Albion, Bournemouth, Southampton and Wolverhampton Wanderers are interested.

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Jones believes West Ham are in pole position to strike a deal for Lewis-Potter despite Brentford heading back to the negotiating table.

However, the transfer insider is aware the 21-year-old has attracted widespread interest ahead of the new season getting underway.

Jones told GIVEMESPORT: “I don’t really see Leeds winning that race, as it stands right now. I still have West Ham as my favourites to get him.

“Brentford and Watford have both had knockbacks on him recently, so I presume they’re still