Evening Standard
West Ham are “disappointed” with the representatives of academy forward Sonny Perkins after confirming the teenager’s departure and say they “strongly believe” an approach from a rival club led him to push for an exit. Perkins has rejected multiple offers of a professional contract at the London Stadium, and though West Ham will be entitled to compensation from the 18-year-old’s next club, the Hammers are furious with the situation. The Hammers have not confirmed whether they will be making a formal complaint but in a strong statement said they “believe the rules and structures in place at the Football Association and Premier League should be upheld at all times”.