WEST HAM are n a three-way fight for Ghanaian teen sensation Rashid Alhassan.

The left-back, 17, is tipped to be one of the biggest stars of the upcoming Under-17 World Cup finals in India.

5 Rashid Alhassan is being tracked by West Ham, Hannover 96 and Chicago Fire Credit: ©Backpagepix 2017

5 Boss Slaven Bilic is focused on lifting West Ham away from trouble but his scouts have watched teenage Ghanaian left-back Rashid Alhassan Credit: Rex Features

Alhassan, already a key man for Ghanaian Premier League club Aduana Stars, is also being eyed by Bundesliga side Hannover 96 and American MLS outfit Chicago Fire.

His advisor Samuel Asante said: "Several clubs are interested in Rashid at the moment but I can speak about West Ham and Chicago Fire.

"Hannover are also interested in his services. We'll look at the best option before deciding on his future.

"He is currently with Ghana's U-17 squad for the World Cup in India, and so the situation will be clearer after the tournament.

"There is no rush to make any pronouncements, but that is the situation with him at the moment."

Interest from Hammers scouts hotted up after Alhassan shone during the Africa Under-17 Championship in Gabon in April this year.

5 Reliable Aaron Cresswell is currently the main man at left-back for West Ham Credit: Rex Features

5 Former France U-19 left-back Arthur Masuaku is contesting a regular place for West Ham with Aaron Cresswell Credit: Reuters

England hopeful Aaron Cresswell and Frenchman Arthur Masuaku currently contest the left-back berth at London Stadium.

And the Hammers also have huge hopes for 18-year-old Vashon Neufville.

The former England U-16 star is already a regular for West Ham's U-23 side.

But for now boss Slaven Bilic's priority is helping the 15th-placed Hammers recover from their slow start to the season.

5 Slaven Bilic already has a quality left-back in Aaron Cresswell - but the Hammers have one eye on the future as they monitor Ghana whizkid Rashid Alhassan Credit: AFP or licensors

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