Watford have joined Premier League rival West Ham in the race for Nigeria U20 international Chukwudi Agor, according to the CEO of his club, Emeka Amajiriaku.

The Hammers had been the early frontrunners to secure the signature of the ASJ Academy midfielder, having made a bid of €200,000 but now face competition, with the Hornets opening talks with his representatives.

“We are studying offers from West Ham and Watford, we want a team that can develop the player , ” ASJ supremo Emeka Amajiriaku said to allnigeriasoccer.com.

“So we are not after his transfer fees or wages, we don’t want a situation where he is signed and he is dumped soon after

“We have documents from Watford, we believe we can broker a better deal apart from these two teams in England. So many teams have been calling us that they want Chukwudi. ”

Chukwudi Agor becomes eligible to pen a professional contract with any of his suitors when he clocks 18 on November 26.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel