Sunderland are in pole position to secure the signature of West Ham United forward Divin Mubama in the summer transfer window, according to The Athletic.

The 19-year-old striker rejected an offer of a new deal at the start of the season, despite being firmly in and around the first team under David Moyes.

Although Mubama has appeared in five Premier League games and been on the bench as an unutilized replacement in twenty-three games, his current contract expires at the end of the current campaign, and he is expected to depart the Hammers in the summer.

Several teams have been monitoring Mubama since the beginning of the season in an attempt to recruit him, including Sunderland.

The Championship club is reportedly in the lead to sign the forward in the summer in an effort to strengthen their offensive line.

The forward’s contract expires, but West Ham would still be entitled to compensation because he is still only 19.