WITH all of the headlines focussed on Mohammed Kudus, Tottenham and all things ‘real or phantom’ bids, it would be quite easy to forget that West Ham have already begun their summer rebuild with the return of players from loans, the permanent signing of Jean-Clair Todibo and just last week the arrival of the next ‘up and coming’ starlet from Celtic, Daniel Cummings.
Although boasting just one senior appearance for Celtic in a Champions League match, Cummings arrives with a big reputation and a huge ambition to succeed in Claret and Blue.
Hammers legend Frank McAvennie is numbered amongst his admirers – in a recent titter / x post McAvennie who has obviously followed the young striker’s career made his own opinion plain, when asked if the Hammers had a future superstar on their hands
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The blunt reply -‘ I think so” confirmed that Frankie Mac maybe a man of few words but after an illustrious Celtic, West Ham and St Mirren career, probably is better placed than m list to judge the young starlet on his career to date and the potential he offers new employers West Ham.
Already in possession of his favoured ’55’ shirt at West Ham, Cummings now has to impress Graham Potter
If he performs half as well as McAvennie, West Ham will have a true starlet on their hands. His first job, though, is to impress Graham Potter enough to get promoted to the Senior squad. Much will depend on who else the Irons can bring in during the summer window.
As it stands at present, Cummings will be on the bench come August with just the 32 year old Fullkrug in front of him in the pecking order.