Reid soap opera: THE TRUTH

Winston Reid remains no closer to signing a new Hammers  contract despite constant national newspaper stories over the past few days that the owners want him to stay !

It seems extraordinary the media continues to pursue a story via Twitter which clearly stalled weeks ago.

National newspapers are repeating that David Gold wants Reid to stay and that Arsenal are apparently interested in the defender.

David Sullivan has already made it clear to ClaretandHugh in a question and answer session last week that the board are talking to Reid’s advisers.

However, the facts are these:

O Reid and his agent have attended a series of talks sought by the board bjt never instigated them;

O they have listened to the various proposals, walked away without seeking any further talks

O there have been no inquiries from Arsenal or any other club.

Upton Park sources believe the player preparing to let his contract run out and look at his free agent options in the summer.

And – as they say – STORY ENDS!