West Ham United have announced the departure of Sonny Perkins - adding that they are ‘disappointed’ with the player’s representatives who they believe to be in contact with another club. The fiery statement comes amid interest from Leeds United, who are one of several Premier League sides looking to sign the striker.
Perkins joined the Hammers at under-14 level and worked his way through the age groups in London, but has since rejected the offer of a professional contract. The 18-year-old featured just once in the Premier League last season, coming on against the Whites in January.
And now the teenager has left the club in controversial circumstances, with the east London club announcing the departure alongside a strongly worded statements.
