West Ham are in talks with FC Nordsjaelland over a £16million move for winger Ibrahim Osman.

are in discussions with the Danish club and are trying to seal a deal for the teenager before next week’s transfer deadline.

and have also shown an interest in Osman, but West Ham are moving to steal a march on their rivals in the race for the attacker.

Brighton, in particular, are said to have a strong interest in Osman.

The 19-year-old is a product of the Right to Dream Academy in Ghana, the same academy that Mohamed Kudus was nurtured.

West Ham are in talks with Nordsjaelland over a £16million move for Ibrahim Osman

Brentford and Brighton have also shown an interest in 19-year-old winger Osman

Kudus joined West Ham from Ghana last summer.

Meanwhile,  have agreed a deal with to sign on loan until the end of the season.

Mail Sport revealed on Monday how the two clubs were close to an agreement for the England midfielder with a deal now been reached.

Phillips now has permission to conclude a move to the London Stadium upon his return from the United Arab Emirates, where City have spent time during the winter break.

Details over the make-up of a option for West Ham to make the deal permanent still need to be fully confirmed but that won't scupper the move.

West Ham have agreed a deal with Man City to take Kalvin Phillips on loan for rest of the season

West Ham are open to making the deal permanent under the right financial conditions.

The deal will also see West Ham pay the vast majority of Phillips' wages.

A number of rival clubs had registered an interested in Phillips but have been put off by the conditions of the deal.

have also shown a major interest and continue to monitor the situation - however it would take a huge turnaround for the Italian club to hijack West Ham's move now.

Phillips has struggled to get into Pep Guardiola's team since arriving from Leeds for £42m

It is understood City were initially looking for a £6million loan fee for Phillips, in addition to offloading a large percentage of his wages.

There have also been concerns from some clubs that it may take Phillips a while to regain match sharpness after 18 months of not playing regular first team football.

Newcastle and Crystal Palace are among the teams to have looked into signing the 28-year-old.