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Nathan Patterson, Billy Gilmour react as Rangers star agrees West Ham move

Brian Kinnear has posted on Instagram after completing a move to West Ham from Rangers, following a brief trial period. The Scotland Under-21 international leaves Rangers without playing a single game at senior level for the Gers. Billy Gilmour and Nathan Patterson have reacted.

Kinnear, 20, took to the field for West Ham in an Under-23 friendly earlier this summer. The Hammers drew with Aldershot Town. The goalkeeper the second shot-stopper West Ham have signed this summer, after Alphonse Areola on a loan-to-buy deal from PSG. Kinnear is fourth choice.

That is, with Nathan Trott on loan in France at Nancy. Kinnear is behind veteran duo Lukasz Fabianski and Darren Randolph, with France World Cup winner Areola likely to be first choice. after penning what is believed to be a one-year deal at West Ham.

What have Gilmour and Patterson said to Kinnear, as he leaves Rangers for West Ham?

The chances of Kinnear breaking into the West Ham side at senior level is unlikely – even with the Hammers qualifying for the Europa League. Kinnear instead will be looking to show what he is capable of in training, and for the Under-23’s.

Kinnear has spoke of his move to West Ham, to the club’s website. Patterson and Gilmour have reacted on Instagram, as Kinnear confirms he has left Rangers to join West Ham.