West Ham Agree Loan Deal for Manchester City Starlet as Medical Is Set

West Ham United are stepping up their transfer activity with a deal for Manchester City midfielder Divine Mukasa reportedly close to completion.

The Hammers have agreed a loan deal with Manchester City for Mukasa, with the 18-year-old expected to undergo his medical on Thursday.

West Ham have been increasingly active in the transfer market as the summer window approaches its September 1 deadline. After initial reports from ExWHUemployee suggested talks were underway, Fabrizio Romano reported that an agreement had been reached between the two clubs.

The deal is understood to be a straightforward season-long loan with no option to buy, while Manchester City have given the green light for Mukasa to make the move.

Divine Mukasa Adds Another Exciting Option to West Ham’s Midfield

Mukasa represents another promising addition to West Ham’s midfield options. He follows Arne Engels through the door, while Soungoutou Magassa and Edson Alvarez appear increasingly likely to move on.

The teenager was previously part of West Ham’s academy before leaving for Manchester City, where he has developed into one of the club’s most highly regarded young prospects.

Mukasa impressed at U18 level before making the step up to U21 football, showing enough quality to suggest he could eventually compete for a place in senior football.

Last season, he spent time with Leicester City, registering two goals and three assists in 16 appearances during a difficult campaign for the Foxes.

Although his performances attracted some criticism during Leicester’s relegation season, Mukasa still showed flashes of the technical ability and creativity that made him highly rated at Manchester City.

Primarily an attacking midfielder, Mukasa can also operate effectively in a deeper No. 8 role. His dribbling, close control, vision and passing ability make him a potentially dangerous creative outlet.

Mukasa’s Impressive Manchester City U18 Record

Games	Goals	Assists
47	19	26

Those numbers underline why Mukasa has attracted significant attention despite still being just 18.

The Verdict: West Ham Could Have Found Another Loan Gem

Mukasa’s arrival highlights West Ham’s willingness to make greater use of the loan market during their return to the Championship.

Loan deals can be particularly valuable for EFL clubs, allowing them to bring in highly rated young players who could otherwise be difficult to sign permanently.

For Manchester City, the move gives Mukasa an opportunity to gain valuable first-team experience and continue his development in a competitive Championship environment. For West Ham, it could provide them with another young, technically gifted midfielder capable of making an impact.

With the summer window entering its final weeks, more loan moves are likely to emerge. West Ham will hope Mukasa can become one of the Championship’s standout young players and prove that this latest move was a smart piece of business.