Man City have moved to sign a player who has only just left West Ham as Fabrizio Romano delivers shock Jamal Baptiste news.
It was no so long ago West Ham academy centre-back Jamal Baptiste was one of the most highly-rated young players in the country.
West Ham fought off alleged interest from elite clubs across Europe including Manchester City to sign England youth international Baptiste up to a pro deal.
David Moyes was a massive fan and included the big defender in several first team squads.
But despite West Ham’s high hopes it now seems Baptiste could end up at Man City after all.
Man City move to sign player who has only just left West Ham as Fabrizio Romano delivers shock Jamal Baptiste news
Back in 2020, Hammers academy coach Carlton Cole labelled Baptiste the new Rio Ferdinand.
Baptiste mysteriously disappeared off the West Ham scene over the last year or so.
And it was announced back in May that he was leaving the club. Rumours had swirled about the issues which had led to his lack of progress at West Ham.
Baptiste did a lengthy interview with The Athletic in which he ‘set the record straight’ on the difficulties he had faced off the pitch.
After leaving the Hammers just a couple of months ago, there has been a bolt from the Blue Moon today.
Because Man City have moved to sign the player who has only just left West Ham as Fabrizio Romano delivers shock Baptiste news.
‘Man City’s project is to develop the best youngsters in Europe’
In an exclusive update, transfer reporter Romano claims he will join Pep Guardiola’s champions and treble winners with a medical set.
“Exclusive: Manchester City are on verge of agreeing deal to sign former West Ham centre back Jamal Baptiste, born in 2003 — here we go,” Romano said.
“Baptiste will join on free transfer, been told medical and contract signing soon.
“City project is to develop best youngsters in Europe.”