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West Ham United fans urge Manuel Pellegrini to offer James Collins a contract

West Ham defender James Collins reacts during the Premier League match between Sunderland and West Ham United at Stadium of Light on April 15, 2017...
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West Ham United defender James Collins has not been offered new terms, with his contract set to expire.

West Ham defender James Collins reacts during the Premier League match between Sunderland and West Ham United at Stadium of Light on April 15, 2017 in Sunderland, England.

West Ham United want Manuel Pellegrini to offer James Collins a new contract, as soon as he takes charge.

The Daily Mirror have reported how Pellegrini is set to take charge at West Ham in the next 48 hours.

And Hammers fans have urged the Chilean to waste no time in offering Collins a new deal.

Manuel Pellegrini, Manager of Manchester City looks on from the touchline during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on May 8, 2016...

The veteran centre-back is currently set to leave the London Stadium at the end of the season, in what looks to be a controversial move.

And West Ham fans believe that Pellegrini could immediately win the backing of supporters if he did offer Collins new terms.

Collins has been a loyal servant to West Ham over the years, even if he hasn’t been able to play regularly this term.

Collins would likely only be kept on as back-up next season, but West Ham supporters are keen to see his service rewarded.

If Collins does depart this summer, Pellegrini is likely to have to buy a centre-back to cover for the loss of the Welshman.