West Ham United and Everton are among the teams keen to explore a move for Lucas Herrington from MLS side Colorado Rapids.

According to Sports Boom, the Colorado Rapids have a fight on their hands to retain their impressive defender Lucas Herrington. The centre-back, standing at 1.93m tall, has versatile capabilities that Premier League teams like West Ham United and Everton admire, as the duo could be in the mix to make enquiries in the summer.

Lucas Herrington’s move from the Australian side Brisbane Roar to MLS outfit Colorado Rapids is already paying dividends. The centre-back, standing at 1.93m tall, is already showcasing that he is meant for the big leagues, as some English sides are already showing an interest.

Herrington’s recent performance in the 2-0 win over Portland has impressed many, as he also scored a goal in the game and showed absolute dominance in many aspects of his defensive display. West Ham United and Everton are the teams keen on exploring a move for the teenager, as the English sides could test the waters with an offer of sorts.

The report states the MLS side wants to keep him for at least two full seasons and bring his value to around the €15–20 million mark. However, the story suggests that West Ham and Everton could test the waters with a bid in the region of €8–10 million in the summer, which might lead to a conversation about the 18-year-old MLS prodigy’s immediate future.

The Premier League teams admire his versatility, given that Herrington can play in both central positions as well as double up as a right-back if needed. He has only played four senior games for Colorado, but already has 29 senior appearances for former club Brisbane Roar.

Lucas Herrington to the Premier League?

Herrington, like any other player in his age group from the MLS, could be tempted by the prospect of making the switch to England. However, given the modern outlook, he might only consider the idea if there is a clear arc to let him develop into a big star — something Colorado wants to achieve with the player.

Yet, the prospect of rejecting a move to the Premier League might not cross the 18-year-old MLS prodigy’s mind. Hence, should West Ham or Everton make an acceptable offer, there is every chance that Herrington makes the switch across the Atlantic to one of those English sides, although there is further interest from other clubs in Europe.