In an unexpected turn of the tables, it is now Celtic who are being linked with a move for a West Ham United striker.

Daniel Cummings is expected to remain at Celtic in the winter transfer window after the Scottish champions rejected an improved offer from West Ham United. The 18-year-old striker has been offered a pre-contract agreement by West Ham which would allow him to join the club in the summer following the conclusion of his Celtic deal,

That is after Celtic rejected two bids from West Ham, who had wanted the forward to join them this month. Scottish youth international Cummings has agreed personal terms with West Ham but has not been allowed to leave in the current window,

West Ham United have signed Ireland centre-forward Evan Ferguson on loan from fellow Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion for the rest of the season, the London club said on Monday. Ferguson, 20,

Part of the reason why Ferguson was rated so highly less than 50 games into his Premier League career was his all-round ability. He is a centre-forward who is comfortable scoring with his right or left and has a catalogue of great headed goals using his tall frame (6ft/183cm).