Brentford plot move to beat West Ham to transfer of Reims striker dubbed the next Adebayor
BRENTFORD have held talks to sign Gambian wonderkid Adama Bojang but could face a fight with West Ham for the highly-rated forward.
The exciting 21-year-old caught the attention of Manchester United,
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Adama Bojang is on the list of Premier League clubs two years after arriving in Europe
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Bojang's playing style is being likened to former Premier League star Adebayor
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He spent last season on loan in
Switzerland
with Grasshopper Club Zurich, where he bagged six goals and chipped in with two assists across 27 appearances.
He netted a hat-trick against FC Luzern in April and scored twice against INEOS-owned FC Lausanne-Sport in February.
In Gambia, Bojang is known as the "next Emmanuel Adebayor" thanks to his lanky frame, technical ability and blistering pace.
Bojang is regarded as one of the most promising African talents of his generation and was previously courted by
France
two years ago.
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The Bees are undergoing a major summer rebuild and are on the cusp of appointing current set-piece coach Keith Andrews as the successor to
They're also bracing for the departure of star forward
Bryan Mbeumo
.
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The Bees are also set to lose dependable Christian Norgaard this summer after
Arsenal announce new five-year contract for Myles Lewis-Skelly after Real Madrid eyed shock free transfer
The Hammers are expected to be in the market for forwards, with the futures of
They admire Bojang's potential and see him as a long-term project but now face serious competition from Brentford, who are suddenly scrambling to rebuild after Frank's shock departure.
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