Reid: Time is slipping away

West Ham are still awaiting a response from Winston Reid’s advisers on their £60k latest offer to the central defender.

And a source close to the player claims that the New Zealander may be being held back from proving himself as a top defender by the Hammers playing style

The Hammers are keen to nail a deal down as Reid – in the last year of his contract – could even sign a pre contract for a foreign club in January

A source close to Reid told us exclusively: “Top clubs want players who are comfortable on the ball and defenders who can play and bring the ball out.

“The Hammers play a more direct game where that approach isn’t as high on the agenda and thus bigger clubs are unsure of the extent of his abilities and not as quick to make an offer as they otherwise might be!”