West Ham’s Young Player of the Season, Ollie Scarles, has enjoyed the kind of breakthrough campaign that’s given everyone in the Hammers academy a huge boost.
The young wing-back was immediately put into the **West Ham** first team following the arrival of new Irons boss Graham Potter in January—and Scarles didn’t disappoint, as highlighted by his Man of the Match [Premier League](https://www.claretandhugh.info/premier-league-bio/) performance against Arsenal.
However, the 19-year-old has been absent from the team—and even the squad—in recent weeks, prompting questions about what the future holds for him.
Claret & Hugh spoke directly to a source at West Ham today and asked if there was a possibility of Scarles being loaned out next season to gain experience. The reply will no doubt come as a huge boost to the FA Youth Cup-winning star, who appears to have the full backing of the club.
“It’s far too early to say. But the intention is he’ll be first choice or immediate back-up.
No decisions will be made on loans for young players until after pre-season,” was the response from our source.
There’s always an understandable note of caution when discussing young players, but it seems those who’ve read too much into Scarles’ absence from Potter’s recent team sheets needn’t have worried. It’s clear the club have big plans for him.