While both West Ham and Tottenham are anticipated to be active in the January transfer window, in this instance, no high-profile newcomer is expected to take center stage.
Ange Postecoglou of Spurs and David Moyes of Hammers could be set to compete for one of the best young talents in Britain.
Say hello to George Feeney. Even at the age of 15, he and Glentoran are already having a significant impact in Northern Ireland.
The gifted young footballer, who is the son of Glentoran manager Warren Feeney, is a very promising prospect.
But now that West Ham is reportedly leading the chase for his contract, he might be headed to England.
Spurs, though, are already threatening to throw a wrench in the Hammers’ plans.
West Ham January transfer window blow incoming
According to a report from BBC Sport, Spurs have now thrown their hat into the ring in the chase for Feeney’s signature.
That’s obviously a big blow for the Hammers, and the really bad news is that Brighton and Hove Albion and Crystal Palace want to sign him as well.
Hopefully we still manage to pull this one out the bag and win the race for Feeney, because he is a hugely talented young player.
Moyes has already signed some of the most talented youngsters from the Northern Irish league over the past year or so, with Patrick Kelly, Callum Marshall and Michael Forbes all now playing for West Ham.
The Belfast Telegraph recently suggested that he has ‘generated quite a buzz in England with his potential, eye for goal and all action style’.
A pacy forward, George Feeney possesses great movement and has impressive technical ability. There are obviously no guarantees that he’ll go on to become a star in the game, but the early signs are very good indeed.
I’m just hoping that West Ham manage to beat Tottenham to his services in the January transfer window.