Youngster leaves

Another West Ham youngster has left the club.

Justin Osagie has moved from the Hammers to join Celtic on a permanent deal, the Scottish club have confirmed.

Osagie is a Republic of Ireland U19 international who plays primarily as a defender.

He had made one appearance for the Hammers’ U18s but is now set to move north of the border.

The Scottish giants confirmed in a statement on their own website, as per Caught Offside: “Everyone welcomes Justin and Francis [Turley] to the club and wishes them all the best for the future.”

There have been a variety of kids leaving the club in recent weeks and months; Sonny Perkins was perhaps the biggest headline-grabber, while Emmanuel Longelo was also allowed to leave on loan, along with Armstrong Okoflex.

There has been an issue recently with young players finding their way into the first team, leading to exits from the club.

Osagie is the latest Hammer to go, and he will be hoping to work his way into the Celtic team and prove the Irons wrong.