Manchester United are preparing an “audacious bid” to sign West Ham youngster Reece Oxford, who is also a reported target of several Premier League clubs including Chelsea and Liverpool, in the January transfer window.
Reece is expected to sign a two-and-a-half-year contract with West Ham when he turns 17 this month. The Hammers cannot tie him down with a long contact because FA rules do not allow players under the age of 18 from signing three-year-deals.
Oxford made his West Ham debut at the age of 16 years, 198 days in a Europa League qualifier in July.