Irons don’t want bids for defender

West Ham have received no offers for Reece Oxford from Germany and are determined to give the youngster every opportunity of proving himself at West Ham.

Despite media reports that both Borrusia Monchengladbach and FC Leipzig are keen to take the teenager in a permanent deal, ClaretandHugh has learned  that no firm offers have been made by either club.

There has been much agent activity in trying to make a deal happen but at this stage the Hammers are determined to give Oxford every chance of establishing himself in the Hammers first team squad.

He will take no part in the match at Wembley tomorrow evening having  reportedly sprained an ankle in training but it’s hoped he will have recovered for manager David Moyes to take a look at him against Shrewsbury in the Third round of the FA Cup.

The club are hoping they are not tempted with an offer which would need to be around £20 million for any interest to be registered.

They believe that they have an outstanding prospect in Declan Rice given the youngster’s ability to fill a variety of roles but their preference anyway is for Oxford to join him as a first team squad regular.