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Former Portsmouth transfer target Daniel Cummings poised for surprise move 16 months after swapping Celtic for West Ham

Pompey were reportedly among a host of club interested in stealing Daniel Cummings away from Celtic during the 2024-25 season…

By Mark McMahon · Portsmouth News

Published: Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 1:30 PM

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West Ham forward Daniel Cummings is reportedly set to join National League club Aldershot on loan.
The 20-year-old striker joined West Ham from Celtic 16 months ago but has yet to make his senior debut.
Portsmouth, Sunderland, and Brighton had previously targeted Cummings before he signed with the Hammers.

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West Ham United striker Daniel Cummings is reportedly poised to join National League side Aldershot on a temporary loan deal. The 20-year-old forward has yet to make his senior debut for the Hammers since arriving from Celtic 16 months ago, and the club is prepared to sanction a move to provide him with first-team experience.

Cummings was previously a major transfer target for Portsmouth during their return to the Championship, with Sunderland and Brighton also interested before West Ham signed him in July 2025. The Scottish forward has scored five goals for West Ham's under-21 side this season.

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