West Ham United future looks bright after contract development at London Stadium
West Ham are in a great position at this moment in time as reigning Europa Conference League winners and a serious force in the Premier League.
As a club that now has the ability to see off competition from elite teams for players such as Mohammed Kudus, the hope is that the Hammers will push on in the months and years to come.
While big-money arrivals Kudus, James Ward-Prowse and Edson Alvarez have each made West Ham a stronger side, it is important the club continues to bring through players from the academy.
And that should not be a difficulty, as there are plenty of gems waiting to be unearthed in the U21 side.
One case in point is 18-year-old attacking midfielder George Earthy, who celebrated scoring in back-to-back games by signing a new contract on Saturday [23 September].
Earthy was on target in the 3-3 draw with Southampton on Friday [22 September], as was Callum Marshall with a brace to make it seven goals in five Premier League 2 games this season.
Both youngsters are surely already on David Moyes’ radar in terms of first-team selection, with appearances on the bench or on the field in cup competitions as the season goes on a possibility.
Having won six in a row prior to the draw with Southampton, it is fair to say the Hammers of the future are performing admirably.
While Earthy and Marshall may not exactly be household names right now, that may well change before the 2023-24 season is over.
For while Declan Rice may no longer be around, other homegrown players are waiting to make their mark at the London Stadium.
In other West Ham news, a journalist has offered an insight into how the Hammers convinced Kudus to join the club.