Last Updated: Mon, 26 May 2008 15:26
West Ham are reportedly set to join the race for the signature of Heerenveen's American international midfielder Michael Bradley.
The 20-year-old has established a growing reputation in the Dutch league with 19 goals in 59 appearances during three seasons at the club. And that has resulted in a growing number of Premier League clubs being linked with the versatile midfield starlet.
Everton were thought to be leading the chase, while Blackburn, Sunderland and Middlesbrough, who signed £12.7million Brazilian striker Afonso Alves from Heerenveen in January, also thought to be interested.
A number of scouts from several clubs are expected to be at Wembley on Wednesday to watch Bradley in action for the United States during their friendly with England and the Hammers are believed to be sending one.