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West Ham United have made a £1.2m offer for Derby County youngster Luke Thomas, according to reports.

Gloucestershire Live are reporting that the Hammers are closing in on a deal for the Rams' Young Player of the Year.

The Premier League club have repeatedly linked with a move for the 19-year-old.

Thomas moved to Pride Park in January 2016 from Cheltenham Town and the club will reportedly receive a portion of any potential transfer fee.

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The forward made 17 Premier League 2 appearances for the Rams under-23 side, scoring six goals and providing one assist.

The 19-year-old's impressive form say himself a place on the first-team bench, and made his debut coming on as a substitute in the 2-0 win over Queens Park Rangers last October.

Derby are looking for a new manager, after Gary Rowett left the Rams to take on the role as manager of Stoke City, as they look to return to the Premier League at the first time of asking.

West Ham have a new boss at the helm, after appointing Manuel Pellegrini, who recently left his post as manager of Chinese Super League side Hebei China Fortune.