Nottingham Forest are keen on an £8million move for West Ham defender Reece Oxford claims Chief Football Writer John Cross in the Daily Mirror this afternoon. Cross claims The Championship club are tracking the 20-year-old and watching developments with the final decision now resting with new boss Martin O’Neill as they look to strengthen their squad for a playoff push.
Oxford, who has represented England throughout the age groups, is keen to get more regular football after getting frustrated at a lack of first-team opportunities under Manuel Pellegrini. West Ham boss Pellegrini has admitted they are willing to let highly-rated Oxford go and he looks set to move before the deadline.
Earlier today Sky Sports man, Kaveh Solhekol told us Eintracht Frankfurt are in talks to sign Reece Oxford from West Ham and are ready to pay up to £8m to land the 20–year-old defender.
Club insiders have indicated talks of firm offers are premature at this stage but there is some interest from Germany. The youngster enjoys a contract worth £20,000 per week at West Ham but has indicated an £8m offer is unlikely but would be welcomed.
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