West Ham United are reportedly keen on signing 18-year-old German defender Finn Jeltsch in the summer from FC Nurnberg.
According to an update by reputed German journalist Florian Plettenberg, West Ham United are hoping to sign Finn Jeltsch, and it will be interesting to see if they can secure an agreement with Nurnberg. Other Premier League clubs are keen on the 18-year-old defensive sensation as well.
The teenage wonderkid has established himself as an important player for the German outfit in the second division of the Bundesliga. Jeltsch is highly rated across the country, and he has a bright future. He could develop into an important player with the right guidance, and it is no surprise that West Ham are looking to sign him.
The Hammers are looking to invest in the future, and the 18-year-old could be a key player for them with the right guidance. The opportunity to move to the Premier League will be quite exciting for the young defender, and West Ham have an exciting project. They also have their sights set on another wonderkid making his mark at FC Nurnberg, Stefanos Tzimas.
The Hammers have put together a talented squad, and they will be hoping to compete at a high level consistently. They have brought in a new manager as well. Graham Potter will look to build a formidable squad for the future, and investing in talented young players is certainly a sustainable way of growing. West Ham will not be able to spend big money on players every window. So, they need to bank on upcoming talent.
Jeltsch could be tempted to join
The 18-year-old defender will certainly be excited about a potential move to England, and he will hope that the two clubs can finalise an agreement quickly. It will be interesting to see if the Hammers follow up on their interest with an official offer to sign the defender.
They have the financial muscle to tempt Nuremberg into selling the defender, and it remains to be seen the situation unfolds. Jeltsch could easily justify the investment in the coming season if he manages to adapt to English football quickly.
West Ham could help him fulfil his tremendous potential with ample opportunities in England. It will be interesting to see if West Ham can negotiate a reasonable deal for the talented young defender with the German club now.
