West Ham United forward Josh Ajala is in talks with clubs in France and Germany as his contract with the Premier League club approaches its expiration in June.

The 19-year-old attacker, who is eligible to represent Nigeria at international level, is expected to leave West Ham at the end of his current deal, according to transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano.

With his contract set to expire in June, the forward will soon be eligible to sign a pre-contract with foreign clubs, allowing him to formalise a future move while still registered with West Ham.

Discussions with interested teams in France and Germany are ongoing, with Ajala considering his options ahead of the summer transfer window.

His availability on a potential pre-contract has increased attention around his future, as clubs look to secure young attacking talent in advance of the next season.

Fabrizio Romano’s report indicates that Ajala is expected to depart West Ham once his contract expires, with discussions already taking place to shape his next move.

The coming months are likely to be important as negotiations continue and the opportunity to agree a pre-contract draws closer.

With his future beyond June now the subject of active talks, Ajala’s situation remains under close watch, as clubs in France and Germany maintain discussions for the 19-year-old forward ahead of his anticipated exit from West Ham United.

Wale Adejumo