Crystal Palace is very close to signing a trialist from West Ham

Crystal Palace are closing in on a deal to sign 18-year-old West Ham trialist Jemiah Umolu following a successful trial period.

The South London Press understands that Umolu is set to pen a two-year deal at Selhurst Park.

Umolu scored and picked up two assists for Darren Powell’s U21 side against Everton in the Premier League International Cup semi final as the Eagles booked their place in the final against Jong PSV.

The striker, who has 11 goals and four assists to his name in 15 U18 appearances for West Ham this season, also spent time at Southampton on trial.

Umolu would provide a physical presence at the top end of the pitch for Darren Powell’s side, which was missing after Ademola Ola-Adebomi joined Burton Albion on loan in League One for the second half of the season.

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