West Ham are understood to be closing in on the capture of teenage Paris Saint-Germain striker Jean-Kevin Augustine.

17-year-old Augustine has been the subject of interest from a number of Europe's top clubs in recent months and is poised to leave the Parc des Princes at the end of the season, when his current contract expires.His potential availability on a free transfer has alerted a string of top clubs such as Arsenal, Juventus and West Ham - who we understand are close to sealing a deal to bring Augustine to the Boleyn Ground.Until now Arsenal had been considered favourites to sign the former Boulogne-Billancourt youngster, who is yet to make an appearance for the PSG first team despite having made the match day squad on four occasions.But West Ham - who could take Augustine before his contract expires at the end of the season, should the two clubs be able to agree what would amount to a nominal fee - are believed to have stolen a march on their north London rivals.