Tug of war over Hammer Borg

West Ham teenage Hammers academy youngster Oscar Borg is subject to a tug-of-war between the England and Turkey national teams.  

The 17-year-old was born and grew up in Surrey but the Turkish Football Association are aware of his eligibility when they discovered his grandmother was born in Istanbul.

Since then representatives from both the English and Turkish FAs have contacted his parents to declare their interest in him.  Hammer Borg has been dubbed the next Gareth Bale by coaches at Chadwell Heath.

Last year Manchester United’s attempt to sign Borg collapsed after West Ham refused to agree a compensation package with the Red Devils. The then 16 year old had trials with Manchester United after refusing to sign a new contract with West Ham to become a full scholar. He has been with the Hammers since 10 years old. Following the collapse of his dream move to Manchester United he committed his future to West Ham.