Celtic Striker Cummings Nears West Ham Move After Game Appearance

Daniel Cummings, a promising young striker from Celtic, appears set to leave the Scottish club this summer to join West Ham United, as he was recently spotted attending a West Ham match. Cummings has been prolific for Celtic's B team, scoring 29 goals across competitions, but has only made a limited senior appearance. West Ham is reportedly close to securing his transfer, with a development fee around £300,000 expected to be paid to Celtic, despite a previous rejected offer. The move is influenced by promises of first-team opportunities under West Ham's manager Graham Potter, who, along with club legend Mark Noble, has been involved in persuading Cummings. Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has expressed difficulty in retaining young talent amid interest from English clubs and cautioned players about making early career decisions. Cummings' departure highlights ongoing challenges for Celtic in retaining academy graduates who seek clearer pathways to senior football elsewhere.