“That does seem like quite a lot” – West Ham eye EFL transfer raid – But is he worth £18m? The verdict

This article is part of Football League World’s ‘The Verdict‘ series, which provides personal opinions from the FLW writers regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…

The 21-year old has scored 11 Championship goals for the Tigers this season in an impressive campaign for the youngster.

He will be looking to follow in the footsteps of Jarrod Bowen, who departed Hull for the London Stadium in January 2020.

Here, we ask our FLW writers whether Lewis-Potter is worth the £18 million price tag Hull have placed on his services.

Keane Lewis-Potter has become the Tigers’ most integral player, proving his worth with not just his goalscoring prowess but also his versatility.

Operating at wing-back, a winger, an advanced midfielder and a forward this term, his presence has been vital in ensuring his side are covered in all areas and has also played a big part in making sure the East Yorkshire outfit have remained afloat in the division.

At 21, he will only get better and this is why he’s definitely worth an eight-figure fee. However, his existing terms at the MKM Stadium expire in 2023 so the best fee they may be able to hope for is something in the region of £10m.

If they can get him tied down to a long-term contract though, they could definitely bump up his valuation to somewhere near the £18m price tag.

There is no doubting Keane Lewis-Potter’s technical ability, with the 21-year-old ranking as one of the best players in the division when running at a defender and when it comes to creating in the final third. 

The young winger has played with a high level of maturity and confidence this season, consistently delivering as the club’s talismanic figure. 

He is a player destined for