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West Ham and Everton in six-club transfer tussle for Chelsea youngster Daishawn Redan – report

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According to reports in the German media, West Ham are one of six clubs interested in signing Chelsea starlet Daishawn Redan.

Redan does not see a future for himself at Chelsea and West Ham are among the clubs lining up a swoop, according to the print edition of Sport Bild via Sport Witness.

West Ham will be hoping to beat off clubs from England, Germany and Italy to sign the young Chelsea winger.

Who wants Daishawn Redan?

Six clubs, including West Ham, Everton and Leicester, want Daishawn Redan. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Alongside West Ham, Premier League duo Everton and Leicester City are interested in Redan. Italian duo Roma and AC Milan are also keen on Redan, as well as German side Borussia Monchengladbach.

Chelsea could lose Redan for around €10m in the summer transfer window, which roughly equates to £8.5m.

Who is Daishawn Redan?

Daishawn Redan plays for Holland’s under-19 team. (Photo by Erwin Otten/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Chelsea signed Redan from Ajax in 2017 and he has been impressive for the academy side. Predominantly a winger, the teenager can also operate as a number 10 or as a central striker,

In 28 games for the academy this season, the 18-year-old has scored an impressive total of 11 goals, while providing two assists as well.

With many clubs watching, West Ham face a battle to land the Netherlands under-19 international, who is a promising talent for the future.