Reece Oxford reportedly isn’t ready to commit his future to West Ham United.
England’s Reece Oxford celebrates scoring
According to the Daily Mail, West Ham United talent Reece Oxford is stalling on the chance to sign a new contract with the club.
The Hammers are in turmoil right now after successive 4-2 defeats to Watford and West Brom, with manager Slaven Bilic coming under increasing pressure.
West Ham’s Reece Oxford
Now, West Ham will be worrying about another situation away from the pitch, with concerns over the future of teenager Reece Oxford.
West Ham have enjoyed a long history of developing their own young talent, and Oxford announced himself as the latest starlet off the conveyor belt with a superb debut performance against Arsenal on the opening weekend of last season.
West Ham’s Reece Oxford in action with Werder Bremen’s Fin Bartels
Oxford hasn’t featured much since, and has yet to play in the Premier League this season, but West Ham are keen to tie him down to a new contract.
The 17-year-old – who can play at centre back or in holding midfield – is touted as one of English football’s top young talents, but with his contract expiring at the end of next season, Premier League rivals are circling.
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic and Reece Oxford as he is substituted
The Daily Mail claim that Oxford is stalling on a new deal, and is currently relaxed about the situation, even if West Ham are desperately attempting to tie him down to a new contract.
It’s added that Manchester United now lead the race to sign Oxford ahead of Premier League rivals Arsenal and Manchester City should his contract situation drag on, with West Ham potentially under pressure to sell should he enter the final year of his deal next summer.
Do you think West Ham should sell Oxford next summer?
Receive exclusive football transfer news and updates twice a week to your mailbox
