Eggbert Nobacon 4:39 Thu Jan 8
Reece Oxford to sign
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2902024/Reece-Oxford-commits-future-West-Ham-amid-16-year-old-wonderkid-Manchester-United-Liverpool-Arsenal.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490
Reece Oxford commits future to West Ham amid interest in 16-year-old wonderkid from Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal
Reece Oxford is to sign a long-term contract with West Ham
16-year-old defender is wanted by Man United, Liverpool and Arsenal
Oxford is viewed as one of English football's outstanding young talents
He made the West Ham squad for Capital One Cup tie with Sheffield United
Oxford has captained the England Under 17 side
West Ham are set for a major boost with the news that wonderkid Reece Oxford is poised to commit his long term future to the club.
Oxford, who turned 16 last month, is viewed as one of England's talents with all of the Premier League's elite looking to poach him from Upton Park.
Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal have all shown a major interest in the teenager in recent months, leading to genuine fears from within West Ham that they could lose Oxford.
But the young defender is close to agreeing a new contract with the Hammers that will - for the time being - end any uncertainty over his future.
Talks over fresh terms have been ongoing for several weeks. Discussions had originally stalled, but it is understood a breakthrough has now been made that will see Oxford, who has captained England Under-17s, put pen to paper.
Oxford - who was 15 at the time - was an unused substitute in the Capital One Cup defeat against Sheffield United in September - a clear indication of how highly regarded he is by West Ham staff.
The central defender, who has been likened to former Hammers academy graduate Rio Ferdinand, could have left for a nominal fee in the summer when his contract was due to expire.
But the Hammers are now confident that scenario has been avoided after positive talks.
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Buster
4:40 Thu Jan 8
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This is bollocks, because Cheddie B has REPEATEDLY told us that there's not a hope in hell of him signing for us.
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BetterthanKaka
4:40 Thu Jan 8
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Did he have to pay £75 before he could sign?
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Literal Paul
4:40 Thu Jan 8
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reckon he will be staying for the forseeable now then
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Eggbert Nobacon
4:41 Thu Jan 8
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yes but luckily he gets a bonus every May
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Lee Trundle
4:41 Thu Jan 8
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Impossible.
Eddie B INFORMED us all he was 100% going to sign for Arsenal.
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BetterthanKaka
4:41 Thu Jan 8
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If he didn't, you could always lend him the money, Eggmoneybags?
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Lily Hammer
4:42 Thu Jan 8
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Bloody good news, that. I hope it's right and he signs pronto.
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Eggbert Nobacon
4:42 Thu Jan 8
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I can give him 800 quid in May but no way can he have 75 in april
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Sven Roeder
4:52 Thu Jan 8
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Presume my suggestion of sending round Carlton to convince his Mum worked?
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El Scorchio
5:03 Thu Jan 8
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Fantastic news, if he's the real deal.
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andyd12345
5:03 Thu Jan 8
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Maybe they've offered him Winstons £75K.
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Eddie B
5:09 Thu Jan 8
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See, I TOLD YOU he was always going to sign for us!
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penners28
5:11 Thu Jan 8
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great news. is this because of the OS?
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ludo21
5:15 Thu Jan 8
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Great news!
Wasn't he captain of the U18s or Devolpment team earlier this season when he was only 15.
Wouldn't be surprised if he makes his first team debut at 16 (in the LC) next season.
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RM10
5:20 Thu Jan 8
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has his mum given him the premission to sign?
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The Bard
5:55 Thu Jan 8
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And whats the latest Oscar Gareth Borg Bale ?
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stepney hammer
6:00 Thu Jan 8
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The Bard 5:55 Thu Jan 8
Think after an unsuccessful trial at Manchester United he did eventually sign a contract with us.
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Eggbert Nobacon
6:02 Thu Jan 8
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wasn't unsuccessful, they wanted to keep him
But yes he's signed with us too
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Eggbert Nobacon
6:03 Thu Jan 8
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"However, the plug was pulled on a proposed deal after a compensation package with West Ham failed to be agreed,"
So they did want him, but coulnd[t agree deal
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Sven Roeder
6:11 Thu Jan 8
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Isn't there a standard compensation amount?
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