Hammers land Scottish prospect

  • by Staff Writer
  • Thursday, 30th January 2025

West Ham United have completed the capture of teenage forward Josh Landers.

The 17-year-old, who has represented Scotland at youth level moves from Scottish Premiership side Hibernian and will team up with the Hammers' Under 21 development squad.




Hibs Sporting Director Malky Mackay, who represented West Ham among many other clubs during his playing career said revealed that he was happy with the deal - thought to be worth around £200,000 - that takes Landers to London.

"From a club perspective, we are pleased with the level of compensation we have received for Josh," Mackay said. ""We are proud that our Academy has produced another player fit for an English Premier League side.

"Of course, the main aim for our Academy is to produce players for our own first team. However when a move like this comes up it is difficult to deny a youngster that opportunity. We would like to wish Josh the best of luck with his move and thank him for all his hard work and effort during his time at Hibernian FC."

Landers joined Hibernian at the age of 10, rising up through the age grades quickly having impressed at every level. He represented the club in the UEFA Youth League during the 2022/23 campaign before making his First Team debut against Aberdeen in November 2023 aged 16.

He went on to make three first team appearances for Hibs before agreeing to move to West Ham.


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