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Man United target decides his future: Club to make official announcement tomorrow - report
MANCHESTER UNITED will miss out on the chance to sign West Ham youngster Reece Oxford, according to reports.
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Manchester United and Manchester City have been keeping close tabs on the centre-back, who has been likened to Rio Ferdinand.
Jose Mourinho is keen to strengthen his defence, as they will be short of cover with Eric Bailly off to the Africa Cup of Nations next month and Chris Smalling yet to return to action from injury.
Pep Guardiola meanwhile, had scouts watch Oxford several times last season before he was announced as City boss.
Reece Oxford has reportedly put pen to paper on a new five-year deal with West Ham
Jose Mourinho was keen on signing Reece Oxford
Previously, it was thought Oxford, who made his breakthrough with the Hammers at the start of last term, was stalling on a new deal.
However, according to The Sun, Oxford has put pen to paper on a new five-year deal with West Ham.
The report suggests the club will make an official announcement tomorrow on Oxford’s 18th birthday.
Slaven Bilic reportedly persuaded Reece Oxford to stay at West Ham
It is thought Slaven Bilic has told the defender he is better off staying in east London.
Oxford has yet to play for the Premier League strugglers domestically this term.
Meanwhile, West Ham continued their recent revival with a 1-0 win at home to Burnley last night.
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