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Manchester United target set to sign new deal: Club source discloses details
MANCHESTER UNITED look like being frustrated in their bid to sign West Ham youngster Reece Oxford, according to reports.
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Claims emerged in the past month suggesting the 17-year-old wasn’t close to penning a fresh deal with the Hammers.
Manchester United and Manchester City have been keeping tabs on the centre-back, who has been likened to Rio Ferdinand.
The Red Devils in particular, are keen to strengthen their defence, with Jose Mourinho currently compiling a wishlist.
Reece Oxford is set to sign a new deal with West Ham
Jose Mourinho has been keeping an eye on Reece Oxford
We believe we are now close to a deal and hope he will commit to five years within the next week
However, it seems West Ham are set to ward off interest from suitors with a new long-term deal for Oxford.
A club source told The Sun: “It's a very important contract for Reece and the club and it's understandable this has taken so much time.
“We believe we are now close to a deal and hope he will commit to five years within the next week or ten days.”
Talks between West Ham and Oxford’s representatives have been dragging on for months.
Pep Guardiola has sent scouts in the past year to watch Reece Oxford
The academy graduate made his Premier League debut away to Arsenal last season.
And it was a day to remember as his side enjoyed a 2-0 win at the Emirates.
He has made seven first-team appearances for the east London outfit.
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