News about Divin Mubama

Divin Mubama having his medical at Manchester City today ahead of his £1.2m move from West Ham. Mubama had been due to sign for Famalicao in Portugal before City stepped in. The 19-year-old forward is a free agent after his contract ran down with West Ham but they are still due training compensation after nurturing the teenager's career since the age of eight.

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SIMON JONES: Manchester City have agreed a fee of around £1.5million with West Ham as compensation for 19-year-old forward Divin Mubama who was out of contract. Mubama had been due to sign for Famalicao in Portugal before City stepped in. The 19-year-old forward is a free agent after his contract ran down with West Ham but they are still due training compensation after nurturing the teenager's career since the age of eight.

SIMON JONES: Manchester City have opened discussions with West Ham over compensation for Divin Mubama. The 19-year-old forward is a free agent after his contract ran down with West Ham but they are still due training compensation after nurturing the teenager's career since the age of eight. Mubama had offers from Lyon and was close to signing for Portuguese side Famalicao just over a week ago until City stepped in with a surprise offer. The England U20 international was a frustrated figure at West Ham where he made 12 appearances last season but was predominantly used from the bench and kept as back-up to their forward options.

With the news of 16-year-old Chido Obi-Martin moving to Manchester United, it has become clear that some clubs are becoming more attractive to youngsters due to their willingness to play younger players and trust them in big opportunities.

SIMON JONES: Despite Championship clubs like Sheffield Wednesday and Blackburn Rovers enquiring about a loan, West Ham striker Divin Mubama is staying. FC Twente Enschede, the Netherlands side, had a discussion with the 19-year-old who has been keen to go on loan to get more game time. However, David Moyes wants him to be on the first team as back-up and substitute for Danny Ings and Jarrod Bowen.

SIMON JONES: Divin Mubama, a West Ham striker, has attracted attention from FC Twente Enschede. The Dutch team, who are currently third in the Economist, is keen to borrow Mubama. Sheffield Wednesday have also made inquiries, but West Ham are hesitant to allow the 19-year-old to leave this window. With Michail Antonio out injured, Mubama has been used from the bench by boss David Moyes, who needs backup for Jarrod Bowen and Danny Ings.

KIERAN GILL: In the FA Cup third-round replay with Championship Bristol City, West Ham's 'Academy of Football' is expected to shine. Callum Marshall, Patrick Kelly, George Earthy, Ollie Scarles, and Divin Mubama, all 19 years old or younger, have been training with the first team in the build-up to the game at Ashton Gate. The five starters were active in last year's FA Youth Cup final victory over Arsenal and are expected to be active in some way on Tuesday night, as head David Moyes deals with a squad that has been plagued by injuries and international call-ups.