Exclusive: Samuelsen set for major deal

Exclusive

West Ham are preparing a big new deal for their superb teenage prospect Martin Samuelsen.

The young Norwegian is out of contract next summer but the Davids are ready to offer the youngster a package which reflects his huge potential and value to the club.

Samuelsen has been touted as a future £20 million superstar by both Peterborough director of footballer Barry Fry and former Hammer hero Jack Collison – now with Posh – when discussing him with ClaretandHugh.

Martin has been on loan at the club since November and Fry wants him for another season should the Posh make it into the Championship.

Commenting on the player’s situation tonight (Thurs) ClaretandHugh’s senior source made it clear the club would ensure he would be offered a new deal which “reflected his promise and value to the Irons.”

He explained: “We have an option to extend and we’ll look to offer him a longer contract in the summer which truly reflects his value to us. We are thrilled with the progress he is making and realise he’s a very exciting young player.”