According to The Athletic, West Ham United youth striker Veron Parkes has refused a professional deal from the Hammers as he eyes a move to Celtic this summer.
The 18-year-old, whose scholarship deal expires in June, was offered a two-year contract, with the option of a third, but he doesn’t see a clear pathway to first-team football at the London club.
Parkes has referenced Jeremie Frimpong’s success at Celtic as a reason why he wants to leave West Ham for the Scottish Premiership side, and he fancies his chances of following suit.