West Ham United have completed the signing of 19-year-old striker Daniel Cummings from Celtic, as confirmed by the club. The deal marks the end of a thirteen-year spell at the Scottish side for Cummings, who joined their academy at just five years old.

Cummings described the move as a “dream come true” in an interview with West Ham’s in-house media and credited a conversation with Mark Noble as a key influence in his decision.

Long-Term Interest Secured

According to multiple reports, the Hammers had been tracking Cummings for some time. After having two bids rejected in January, the club eventually reached a pre-contract agreement with the player, with Celtic expected to receive around £250,000 in compensation.

That deal officially began today (on July 1), but both clubs had already confirmed the transfer.

Emotional Farewell from Glasgow

Cummings shared a statement on his personal social media to mark his exit:
“After thirteen years at my boyhood club, today I have officially left Celtic.” He thanked his coaches and teammates for their role in his development, closing the door on a long association with the Glasgow side.

Born in April 2006, Cummings progressed through Celtic’s youth ranks and signed his first professional deal in 2022. He made his senior debut in January 2025, coming off the bench in a UEFA Champions League match against Aston Villa.

Standout Youth Record

Cummings was a standout performer at youth level. In the 2024–25 campaign, he scored 29 goals in 37 appearances for Celtic B.

He also netted six goals in seven UEFA Youth League matches, including strikes against Club Brugge, Dinamo Zagreb, Slovan Bratislava, and RB Leipzig.

His impact was felt earlier too. In May 2023, he scored the winning goal in a dramatic 6–5 victory over Rangers in the Scottish Youth Cup final.

Attributes and Playing Style

Known for his natural finishing and composure in front of goal, Cummings has operated both as a central striker and in wider roles. His ability to link play in the final third has drawn praise from coaches and scouts.

Across all competitions with Celtic B, he scored 38 goals in 58 matches.

International Experience

Cummings has represented Scotland at multiple youth levels, including the under-17 and under-19 teams.

He was involved in the under-17 side’s successful qualification for the 2023 European Championship and has contributed goals across international appearances.

Future at West Ham

The Claret and Blue plan to integrate Cummings initially into their development squad at Rush Green. The signing comes at a time when several senior players have departed, and manager Graham Potter is placing a renewed focus on young talent.

Photos circulated in late spring showing Cummings visiting the London Stadium with his parents ahead of the deal being finalised.

Reaction and External Praise

Speaking to Football Insider, former West Ham and Celtic striker Frank McAvennie called the move a “brilliant signing” and criticised Celtic’s handling of the situation, suggesting they should have done more to keep him.

Cummings becomes one of the club’s most high-profile youth additions this summer, with many watching closely to see how quickly he can make the step up to senior football.