Nigeria Striker Henry Onyekuru is attracting interest from seven Premier League clubs

English clubs can trigger the release clause in Onyekuru's contract by paying £7.85m and wages of £35,000 a week, while clubs abroad can sign him for £6.85m.

Sources close to the player said they were confident the forward would play in the Premier League next season.

West Ham have moved to the head of the queue to sign striker Henry Onyekuru from Belgian club KAS Eupen, say Sky sources.

The 20-year-old Nigerian is due to fly to England on Monday June 12 for talks with interested clubs.

Seven Premier League sides - including Arsenal, West Ham and Swansea City - are in discussions to acquire the teenager who has been shining on the Belgian stage.