West Ham are closing on a deal for Diego Poyet. The 19-year-old midfielder, son of Sunderland boss Gus, has attracted interest from Chelsea, Manchester City and Sunderland. He is a free agent and has agreed a four-year deal.
Predicament: Born in Spain to Uruguayan parents and raised in England, Poyet could play for all three nations
The youngster came through Charlton's academy and managed to make 23 appearances for the Addicks last season.
DIEGO POYET
Born: April 8, 1995 (Age 19), Zaragoza, Spain
England youth caps
U16: 7
U17: 6
U16: 7
U17: 6
Debut: Charlton vs Oxford, January 21, 2014
Appearances: 23
Voted the Addicks' Player of the Year for 2013-14
He won the Charlton Player of the Year award. That came, incredibly, despite the youngster only breaking into the team in January.
Charlton had been in discussions with Poyet's representatives over an extension to his deal, which expired on July 1, but he made his feelings clear by telling the club he would not report to pre-season training.
Poyet, born in Spain to Uruguayan parents and raised in England, finds himself in a rare predicament.
He can play for all three, as he holds a passport for each, but has represented England at U16 and U17 levels.
Welcome back: Diego (left) celebrates his father Gus winning the FA Cup with Chelsea in 2000
Mini-me: Diego (right) plays with Kevin Hitchcock's son Thomas (left) and Andrea Zola, son of Gianfranco
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